iia Report on Fermilab Medical Device Sterilization Workshop 2024

Arthur Dumba, iia General Manager, recently attended the Fermilab Medical Device Sterilization Workshop 2024.

The workshop explored Medical Device Sterilization and broadening the possibilities of the sterilization of medical devices. Find slides and videos from the event at this link.

Of particular interest for the iia was the outputs from TUV-SUD hosted workshop entitled: “ISE Conference: Alternative Sterilization Modalities Materials Impact”

To address some of the outcomes from the workshop, the iia has created a Database of E-beam and X-Ray Systems and Suppliers which can be found at this link.

This database includes Eb/X equipment suppliers with details of their location, irradiation technology and other services that they supply, and the typical applications that their technology can serve. It is fully searchable and filterable so investors can easily identify suppliers of Eb/X technology that meet their needs or the needs of their market. The database also includes details of organisations that can supply support services such as dosimetry and expert consultancy.

The database can be used in conjunction with the iia’s ‘Roadmap to Opening an Electron Beam / X-ray Center’.  This document will be published by iia at the end of October 2024 and aims to enable investors in Eb/X to perform an effective feasibility and business analysis by identifying all the topics that need to be considered before embarking on the project.

Another discussion was around the use of Low Energy E-Beam. The iia will shortly publish an ‘Introductory Guide to Low Energy Electron Beam’.

The iia continues to identify and deliver on the needs of the irradiation industry. If there are initiatives or activities that the iia can assist with, members of the iia can contact the iia team at info@iiaglobal.com to discuss further.