IONIZING RADIATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MEDICAL DEVICE STERILIZATION

Beamcomplex suggests advanced solutions for E-beam and X-Ray sterilization. Electron accelerators use high energy of E-beam and X-Ray as a method of sterilization. Electron accelerators generate and accelerate electrons that penetrate the product and sterilize all internal and external surfaces of medical devices and packaging. The dose for processing medical devices is 15 kGy.

THROUGHPUT AND POWER CONSUMPITON

APPLICATIONS

The electron accelerator installed in a complex generates E-beam or X-Ray that pass through a packaging and sterilize medical devices.

There are 3 options of medical device E-beam/X-Ray sterilization:

1. Sterilization of surfaces of individually packed medical devices (for example, implants) with E-beam.
2. Sterilization of both external surfaces and internal cavities of individually packed medical devices (for example, syringes) with E-beam.
3. Sterilization of a large number of boxed products with X-Ray.

STERILIZATION COMPLEX FOR BOXED MEDICAL DEVICES

Location – medical device plants and sterilization centers.

Details:

— Processing in boxes with the dimensions up to 500 mm X 500 mm X 500 mm;
— Treatment can be done in X-Ray and E-beam modes;
— High processing speed: up to 14400 kg/hr in E-beam mode, 720 kg/hr in X-Ray mode.

Minimum dimensions – 2.3 m X 2.3 m X 2.3 m (metal radiation shield).

ON-SITE INSTALLATION OPTIONS

1. Installation of the complex in metal radiation shield.
2. Installation of the complex in casing which is the basis for concrete radiation shield.
3. Installation of the electron accelerator in the bunker underground so that the conveyor system with the products comes to the surface.

ADVANTAGES OF MEDICAL DEVICES STERILIZATION USING COMPLEXES WITH ELECTRON ACCELERATORS

ADVANTAGES OF HAVING COMPLEXES AT PLANTS PRODUCING MEDICAL PRODUCTS

Quality ControlComplete control over the sterilization process ensures products quality.

IndependenceIn-house complex provides independence from third party sterilization service providers, which is extremely important in case of emergency situations, such as pandemic.

ContainmentPlacing the complex directly at production facilities enables to avoid additional expenses for transportation of products and materials to third party sterilization facilities. No need for spending time and money for loading/unloading.

Seamless integrationThe complex's conveyor system is directly connected to the plant’s internal conveyor system. The seamless integration eliminates the need for a plant shutdown.

ADVANTAGES OF IONIZING RADIATION TREATMENT OF PRODUCTS COMPARED TO GAS FUMIGATION

High SpeedSterilization by gas fumigation is a time-consuming process. Sterilization of medical products by ionizing radiation ensures high processing speed (sterilization time for 1 box with 100 syringes is 5 seconds).

Any PackagingSterilization by gas fumigation requires imported expensive gas-permeable packaging. Sterilization of medical devices by ionizing radiation is carried out in any locally produced packaging.

Any ProductNot all types of products can be sterilized using gas fumigation. When using ionizing radiation, there are no such limitations, i.e. any types of products made of any material can be processed. It enables to process products made of new polymeric materials thus expanding the segment of processed products.

No Supply-Related RisksFumigation gas is imported, which creates risks if supply chains are disrupted. The ionizing radiation in our electron beam sterilization equipment is generated exclusively by electricity.

Eco-FriendlyAfter sterilization, the fumigation gas is released into the atmosphere, polluting it. Ionizing radiation is a green technology.

Safe for PeopleNo risk of chemical poisoning for humans.

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