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radiation sterilization of medical products in the philippines

  • 출판일1999.03
  • 저자
  • 서지사항
  • 등록일 2016.11.02
  • 조회수 240
this paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation of the biological, microbiological, physico-chemical, and dosimetry aspects of using gamma irradiation for the sterilization of locally manufactured medical products and pharamaceuticals. the objective of this study is to determine the technological feasibility of radiation sterilization for the said products in the philippines. hence, the materials used were directly obtained from local manufacturers. they are polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene based medical plastic disposables namely: absorbent cotton, surgical gauze, bandage, visceral packs, and some antibiotics and ophthalmic ointments. the gamma facility of the philippine atomic energy commission was used for the irradiation. these studies indicated that radiation sterilization is technically feasible for locally manufactured medical products. 18 refs