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Ehylene Oxide
Alternatives For Medical Device Sterilization |
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Finding suitable ethylene oxide alternatives for medical
device sterilization is more crucial than ever with the
EPA’s new emissions rule in light of the chemical’s health
risks.
Ethylene oxide (abbreviated as EtO or EO) is estimated to be
used to sterilize of half of all medical devices, or about
20 billion units per year. It’s primarily used for new,
single-use and reusable devices and equipment. For example
EtO is used to sterilize an estimated 95% of all surgical
kits... |
Learning Zone
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Material
Of Dissolvable Sutures Can Treat Brain Infections
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For centuries, plastic surgeons, obstetricians, urologists,
dentists and oral surgeons and even veterinarians have used
stitches to close up the gashes, cuts and surgical incisions.
Now, many physicians are using some form of dissolvable
stitches (also called absorbable sutures). The great thing
about dissolvable stitches is that they can be used on
internal or external wounds...
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Market
Trends & Analysis
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Capitalising On
India’s Growth Potential : Medical Device Industry Will Not Be
Left Behind
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- The Indian economy is growing strongly, and will
continue to provide a conductive macro-environment for the
industry to grow in.
- The government is increasing spend on healthcare; and
the Indian population is spending an increased amount of
money on healthcare as a percentage of disposable income.
- The disease profile is changing with an increase in
acute diseases along side growth of chronics.
- Health insurance is growing...
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