There are three types of sterilization that can be appropriate for our components according to their materials. They are: steam autoclaving, ethylene oxide
(also known as ETO) and dry-heat. Please refer to your preferred method’s equipment for specific times, temperatures, settings and/or directions for use.
This article is to provide general guidance for sterilization according to the materials we use in the our components, but please keep in mind, we are a custom manufacturer, so this information may not apply to the parts you are using. Please refer to the spec sheet of your particular components for more information.
Component | Sterilization Method | Notes |
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guide cannulas, internal cannulas, non-threaded dummys, osmotic pump cannulas with PEEK or stainless-steel tubing | steam autoclave, ethylene oxide, dry-heat | For autoclave - maximum temperature of 250º For dry-heat - maximum temperature of 250º |
dust caps, threaded dummy cannula, locking internal cannula | steam autoclave, ethylene oxide, dry-heat | For autoclave - maximum temperature of 250º Components may swell slightly due to water absorption. For dry-heat - maximum temperature of 250º |
OPG cannulas, OPGA cannulas, OPDG cannulas, | ethylene oxide | |
backmounts with polyester mesh | ethylene oxide dry-heat steam autoclave | For dry-heat - maximum temperature of 250º Steam autoclave using 1 cycle only - maximum temperature of 250º |