The Most Common Methods of Medical Sampling Swab Sterilization

Sterilization is an incredibly important part of any medical process. Here at Medico, all of our sterile products undergo either ethylene oxide gas sterilization or gamma irradiation sterilization before they are sent to our customers, which ensures the swabs are free from human DNA, enzymes that degrade DNA and RNA, and polymerase chain reaction inhibitors.

How are Medical Sampling Swabs Sterilized?

The following are the three most common methods of medical sampling swab sterilization:

• Ethylene oxide (EtOまたはEO) – EtO は、99 ～ 145°F の中温を利用する滅菌方法です。 (37–63℃), 細菌やウイルス内でタンパク質と DNA の化学反応を引き起こします。. プロセスの最終ステップでは、通常 122 ～ 140°F の温度で加熱空気を循環させます。 (50-60°C) 製品および包装から EO ガスを除去するため.
• Autoclaves – Autoclave sterilization uses steam and pressure to increase the temperature between 250-270°F (121-132°C) 細菌やウイルスを殺すために.
• Gamma irradiation – Gamma irradiation sterilization uses a radioactive material that emits high energy gamma rays, 細菌やウイルス内の DNA を分解します。.