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Recommendations for sterilization of orthopedic prosthesis

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From: (Israel) Date: 18 February 2004, 16:00 [GMT]
Subject: Recommendations for sterilization of orthopedic prosthesis

What are the recommendations for sterilization of orthopedic prosthesis? is gamma irradiation preferred over other methods? could a prosthesis that was not implanted in a patient be re-sterilized?
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Bina Rubinovitch

From: (Israel) Date: 26 February 2004, 17:20 [GMT]
Subject: Re: Recommendations for sterilization of orthopedic prosthesis

Sterilization method of orthopedic implants is chosen according to material specification. For example: Implant sterilization can adversely impact the wear properties of Ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Re-sterilization of orthopedic implants, that were not implanted (opened but not used) is forbidden, unless the manufacturer has stated otherwise.

Yaffa Raz

From: (Israel) Date: 1 March 2004, 14:56 [GMT]
Subject: Re: Recommendations for sterilization of orthopedic prosthesis

Dear Yaffa,

Thanks for your explanation. Could you help with specific reference material on the topic?

Bina

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