Sterilization Validation and Routine Operation Handbook (2001) Radiation
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Anne F.Booth President Booth Scientific, Inc
An experienced quality and sterilization professional with an in-depth knowledge of quality systems and sterilization process design, validation, cycle development and routine operation; of environmental monitoring and control and regulatory compliance issues. Detailed knowledge of FDA QSR requirements (21 CFR 820 and 210/211), as well as ISO 13485, ICH, EU MDD and Canadian requirements. Experienced in project and laboratory management. Skilled in process design and validation for a wide variety of medical devices, packaging, and pharmaceutical raw materials. Good troubleshooting, auditing and time management skills. Track record of significant contributions to improved operating efficiency, cost reduction, and profit enhancement.
Specialties: sterilization design and validation, quality systems, environmental monitoring, microbiology evaluations and testing, auditing
The validation and radiation sterilization process for biomaterials and medical devices requires careful planning to ensure regulatory compliance followed by precise accuracy in execution and documentation. This in-depth guide details all steps from prevalidation planning to final report and ongoing monitoring and control. Sterilization Validation & Routine Operation Handbook: Radiation provides a framework for the validation and routine operation of an irradiation sterilization process. The guidance presented complies with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137: 1994, Sterilization of health care product-Requirements for validation and routine control-Radiation sterilization and the newly published AAMI substantiation of 25 kGy using VDmax procedure. The author discusses methods to aid in comprehending the requirements in these standards. She also provides practical procedures for the validation and routine monitoring and control of specific gamma and electron beam radiation sterilization processes.
An in-depth, one-source guide and reference, Sterilization Validation & Routine Operation Handbook: Radiation provides a framework for the validation and routine operation of an irradiation sterilization process. All steps from pre-validation planning to final report and ongoing monitoring and control are covered in detail.
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Biographical note
Anne F.Booth President Booth Scientific, Inc
An experienced quality and sterilization professional with an in-depth knowledge of quality systems and sterilization process design, validation, cycle development and routine operation; of environmental monitoring and control and regulatory compliance issues. Detailed knowledge of FDA QSR requirements (21 CFR 820 and 210/211), as well as ISO 13485, ICH, EU MDD and Canadian requirements. Experienced in project and laboratory management. Skilled in process design and validation for a wide variety of medical devices, packaging, and pharmaceutical raw materials. Good troubleshooting, auditing and time management skills. Track record of significant contributions to improved operating efficiency, cost reduction, and profit enhancement.
Specialties: sterilization design and validation, quality systems, environmental monitoring, microbiology evaluations and testing, auditing