 {"id":25381,"date":"2024-10-01T11:23:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ionisos.com\/process-of-sterilizing-medical-devices\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T11:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:25:26","slug":"process-of-sterilizing-medical-devices","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ionisos.com\/en\/process-of-sterilizing-medical-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Process of sterilizing medical devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row bg_image=&#8221;16355&#8243; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;80&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;]<h1 class=\"headline font-special fontsize-xxl fontweight-inherit lh-inherit align-center transform-uppercase \" style=\"margin: 0;\">Process of Sterilizing Medical Devices: Our Services<\/h1>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=&#8221;80&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With over 25 years of expertise, the IONISOS group is your preferred provider for the sterilization of your medical devices, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products in France and across Europe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Here, we present the different <strong>processes for sterilizing medical devices<\/strong> that we offer, along with their specific features and respective advantages.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_section&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f3f3f3&#8243;][vc_column bg_image=&#8221;15460&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height: 250px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-6&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2presta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Gamma: An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ionisos.com\/technique-de-sterilisation\/\">Ideal Sterilization Technique<\/a> for Your Packaged Medical Devices<\/h2>\n<p>Gamma irradiation is a <strong>method of sterilizing medical devices<\/strong> (MD) that is particularly effective for treating large quantities of products (packages or pallets) in their final packaging.<\/p>\n<p>This technique has a high penetration depth for a low dose and allows for the simultaneous sterilization of products with different compositions with great precision\u2014even if their packaging sizes vary.<\/p>\n<p>The products are transported into an irradiation cell where they receive <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a dose range according to the client&#8217;s specifications.<\/span> They are then stored and released by an authorized personnel.<\/p>\n<p>This technique is suitable for the <strong>treatment of medical devices<\/strong> and single-use items: gloves, syringes, catheters, infusion kits, etc.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_section&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-6&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2presta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Beta Sterilization: A Fast and Flexible Method<\/h2>\n<p>The beta treatment allows for the <strong>sterilization of medical devices<\/strong> using an electron beam. The principle is quite similar to that of gamma, as the products <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are transported into the treatment cell via an automatic conveyor system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This <strong>sterilization technique<\/strong> requires only a few seconds of treatment per product, thus enabling a complete load of bags or packages to be processed in just a few hours.<\/p>\n<p>Flexible and reproducible, this method is suitable for products of different natures: syringes, dialysis products, catheters, dressings&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column bg_image=&#8221;15668&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height: 250px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_section&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f3f3f3&#8243;][vc_column bg_image=&#8221;17458&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height: 250px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-6&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2presta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Ethylen Oxide: A Wide Range of Applications<\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethylene oxide can be used for<\/span> the treatment of medical devices<\/strong> such as syringes, gloves, compresses, catheters, surgical trays&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>This method allows for gas treatment of products incompatible with sterilization by radiation, including those made of resin or non-radio-resistant plastic. For this, the packaging must be permeable to ethylene oxide.<\/p>\n<p>After a preconditioning phase in which products are preheated and humidified, they are treated under vacuum at low temperatures (between 30 and 60\u00b0C) within a sealed chamber, which helps avoid any alteration. The gas destroys the microorganisms present by spreading inside the products and can penetrate multiple layers of packaging.<\/p>\n<p>The aeration phase following treatment eliminates gas residues within 48 hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2presta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ionisos: A Tailored Solution and Follow-Up<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;back-grey&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;chiffre-ionisos&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"counter clearfix wpb_content_element\"><div class=\"counter-number\" style=\"color: #008e4f !important;\">12<\/div><span class=\"counter-title\">Specialized Treatment Sites in France and Europe<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;chiffre-ionisos&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">IONISOS has 12 treatment sites in France and Europe, each specialized in a specific technique, ensuring a responsive handling of your orders, especially in emergencies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We process laboratory accessories (15%) and <strong>medical devices<\/strong> (50%) on a daily basis. Sterilization and decontamination represent <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approximately <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85% of the volume treated<\/span> in our turnover.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To guarantee you a premium service, we are committed through a quality assurance contract. We conduct regular quality controls.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, by using our services, you benefit from a tailored follow-up with a dedicated contact who will be able to advise you and guide you towards the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ionisos.com\/mode-de-sterilisation-des-dispositifs-medicaux\/\">most suitable method of sterilization for medical devices<\/a> if needed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#0b2677&#8243; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Contact us today for a quote or any additional information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<a href=\"\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button color-8 medium \" style=\"border-radius: 2px;\">Contact-us<\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row bg_image=&#8221;16355&#8243; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;80&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=&#8221;80&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;80&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text] With over 25 years of expertise, the IONISOS group is your preferred provider for the sterilization of your medical devices, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products in France and across Europe. Here, we present the different processes for sterilizing medical devices that we offer, along with their specific features and respective advantages. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_section&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f3f3f3&#8243;][vc_column bg_image=&#8221;15460&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-6&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h2presta&#8221;] The Gamma: An Ideal Sterilization Technique for Your Packaged Medical Devices Gamma irradiation is a method of sterilizing medical devices (MD) that is particularly effective for treating large quantities of products (packages or pallets) in their final packaging. This technique has a high penetration depth for a low dose and allows for the simultaneous sterilization of products with different compositions with great precision\u2014even if their packaging sizes vary. The products are transported into an irradiation cell where they receive a dose range according to the client&#8217;s specifications. They are then stored and released by an authorized personnel. 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