Currently practised sterilization methods - Some inadvertent consequences
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1995
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS
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Currently used sterilization techniques such as ethylene oxide, gamma irradiation, and steam sterilization could introduce inadvertent consequences, especially in polymeric materials. These could have far-reaching effects on the biocompatibility of the materials. Some of these consequences are reviewed and a typical example of the effect of steam sterilization on the properties and biocompatibility of polyethylene terephthalate is discussed.
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Sterilization
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS. 10; 2; 121-135