Accelerators for Sterilization of Medical Devices: A Guide for Prospective Buyers

This buyer’s guide from the Industrial Irradiation Association (iia) provides prospective buyers with an objective overview of electron beam and X-ray accelerator technologies for medical device sterilization. It explains how advances in modern accelerator design have improved reliability, usability, and availability, making electron beam and X-ray sterilization increasingly viable alongside gamma irradiation. Written for medical device manufacturers considering in-house sterilization and service providers seeking to diversify their offerings, the guide focuses on practical decision-making factors such as product characteristics, dose requirements, and technology selection, helping readers understand what an accelerator project entails and how to engage effectively with suppliers.