Download or read book Radiation Sterilization for Health Care Products written by Barry P. Fairand and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-09-26 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on how the radiation process works and how it is applied in sterilizing medical devices and healthcare products, Radiation Sterilization for Health Care Products covers recent developments in radiation technology such as e-beams, gamma rays, and x-rays. The author discusses the design and operation of irradiators as well as factors that affect cost and efficiency. He offers readers practical insights on this critical step in healthcare product manufacturing, its current uses, and its related cost concerns. Authortitative and comprehensive, the book brings togehter information scattered throughout the literature into one convenient resource.