Shintani Hideharu
Department of Science and Engineering, Chuo University.
Biocontrol Sci. 2017;22(1):1-16. doi: 10.4265/bio.22.1.
Ethylene oxide gas is an agent in the sterilization of medical devices due to its effectiveness and compatibility with most materials. The advantages and disadvantages, as well as its recommended uses, are explored in this review article. The variables and their relevance on process optimization are described, the types of processing cycles are detailed and emphasis is given to the design and validation of the sterilization process.
环氧乙烷气体因其有效性以及与大多数材料的兼容性，成为医疗器械灭菌的一种媒介。本文综述探讨了其优缺点及其推荐用途。描述了各变量及其与工艺优化的相关性，详细介绍了处理周期的类型，并着重阐述了灭菌工艺的设计与验证。
