The Future of Sterilization: Alternative Modalities, Risk Management, and the Path Forward
This one-day course will cover the latest in sterilization technology, regulatory updates, and risk management strategies crucial for medical device companies. Participants will explore alternative methods like Supercritical CO₂, Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Electron Beam technology, and X-Rays, which is gaining relevance due to increased regulatory pressure on traditional methods such as ethylene oxide and gamma irradiation.
Companies will be guided on how to proactively navigate technical and regulatory changes, manage risks associated with new modalities, and adapt processes to ensure compliance and enhance product safety. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving field of sterilization and equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to ensure compliance and product safety.
Who Should Attend
Whether you’re an R&D engineer developing innovative technologies, a Quality Assurance specialist navigating evolving standards, or a Product Manager making strategic decisions, our conference offers targeted insights for professionals across every aspect of the medical device industry.
Discover how the latest advancements in sterilization can enhance your processes, ensure compliance, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
R&D Engineers
Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest research and innovations in sterilization technologies, helping you develop cutting-edge products.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Ensure compliance with ever-evolving sterilization standards through expert updates on regulatory requirements and best practices for product safety.
Product Managers
Make strategic decisions for your medical device portfolio with a deep understanding of sterilization advancements that can shape competitive product offerings.
Manufacturing and Operations Managers
Discover new sterilization processes that can boost production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality.
Clinical Affairs and Infection Control Specialists
Enhance patient safety with insights into advanced sterilization techniques that improve the effectiveness and reliability of medical devices in clinical settings.
What Will Be Covered
The Future of Sterilization: Alternative Modalities, Risk Management, and the Path Forward
Efficacy
Learn alternative methods to effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, to ensure patient safety and prevent infection.
Material Compatibility
Medical devices are made from various materials, including plastics, metals, and glass. Discover ideal sterilization methods that will be compatible with a wide range of materials without causing damage, degradation, or altering the device's properties.
Penetration
Find sterilization methods that penetrate complex and hard-to-reach areas within medical devices, such as lumens, joints, and crevices, to ensure complete sterilization.
Temperature Sensitivity
Many medical devices are temperature-sensitive and are damaged by high temperatures. Dive into alternative methods that are needed to offer low-temperature options for sterilization.
Processing time
Master faster sterilization methods that are desirable to reduce turnaround time, enhance productivity, and minimize delays in healthcare delivery.
Environmental Impact
Utilize alternative methods with minimal environmental impact, including low emissions of greenhouse gases, reduced consumption of energy and water, and limited production of hazardous waste.
Cost-Effectiveness
Find new cost-effective sterilization methods that consider factors such as equipment, consumables, maintenance, and energy costs.
Regulatory Approval
Understand how to meet stringent regulatory requirements for safety and efficacy in various regions: the FDA in the United States and the European Medicines Agency in the European Union.
Scalability
Learn the sterilization methods that scale to accommodate varying volumes and sizes of medical devices.
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