Nair, PD2012-12-042012-12-041995JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS. 10; 2; 121-135https://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/317Currently 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.Sterilization