Global Sterilization Trends for Medtech Industry

This module is designed to give learners an understanding of the global trends in sterilisation, particularly as applied to the medical device sector. It will provide learners with the information and skills to enable them to recognise emerging diverse novel & less frequently used sterilisation technologies (e.g., VHP, X-ray, chlorine dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, liquid chemical & dry heat) plus innovation and sustainability concerning these technologies. The leaner will thus be able to participate effectively as part of sterility assurance teams in the medical devices and healthcare industries. Learners will have gained sufficient knowledge of new and novel modalities for the sterilisation of medical devices and healthcare products to enable them to take up responsible positions in sterility assurance within Industry.

1. Evualate and critique new and novel technologies for the sterilisation of medical devices and healthcare products.

2. Formulate and design the validation and routine control of novel sterilisation technologies, the advantages of each method and their performance qualification.

3. Critically evaluate and compare global sterilisation technologies, innovation and alternatives to the standard sterilisation processing techniques.

4. Critically appraise the role of sustainability, environmental health and safety and environmental considerations for all sterility modalities.