[Radiation sterilization of disposable medical equipment].

In the Institute of Nuclear Research in Warsaw, the double-function linear electron accelerator LAE 13/9 has been operating since 1972, currently yielding radiation in the amount equivalent to 1 millon Ci of cobalt 60, thus providing unique research possibilities. The author has discussed the technical base in Poland and Comecon Member Countries, and planning and prognostic in this respect in other countries, as well.