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[Packing materials in the sterilization process using ethylene oxide]. 1991

J L Januzelli

The article points out the role of wrapping packages of medical and hospital items both for the manufacturer and, in special, for the user. The following aspects are enhanced: sterilization circle by ethylene oxide, quality requirements for a package; procedures for package qualification; and different package; types available for medical and hospital items. Last of all, there's a table showing the conexion between structure resistance of packing films and several sterilization processes.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D011786	Quality Control	A system for verifying and maintaining a desired level of quality in a product or process by careful planning, use of proper equipment, continued inspection, and corrective action as required. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)	Control, Quality,Controls, Quality,Quality Controls
D004865	Equipment and Supplies, Hospital	Any materials used in providing care specifically in the hospital.	Hospital Equipment and Supplies,Equipment, Hospital,Hospital Equipment,Hospital Supplies,Supplies, Hospital,Supply, Hospital,Hospital Supply
D005027	Ethylene Oxide	A colorless and flammable gas at room temperature and pressure. Ethylene oxide is a bactericidal, fungicidal, and sporicidal disinfectant. It is effective against most micro-organisms, including viruses. It is used as a fumigant for foodstuffs and textiles and as an agent for the gaseous sterilization of heat-labile pharmaceutical and surgical materials. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p794)	Oxirane,Oxide, Ethylene
D013242	Sterilization	The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.