Integra Biotechnical offers GAMMA, E-Beam, and ETO sterilization. Integra also manages the sterilization validation protocol for our customers’ medical devices.

Electron Beam Radiation (E-Beam)

Characterized by its low penetration and focused dosage rates, electron beam (E-Beam) radiation is a form of ionizing energy that performs best when used on low-density, uniformly packaged products. While most materials manufactured for use in sterile healthcare products are formulated for radiation stability, some materials – certain polypropylenes, for example – experience less breakdown and long-term aging effects as a result of E-beam’s shorter exposure time.

Gamma Irradiation

The gamma process can effectively sterilize a wide variety of products composed of different materials, with varying densities, configurations and orientations. Processing with gamma yields quick turnaround time, easily penetrating packaging and product, and is ideal for many types of materials. Since Gamma rays are pure energy, they do not create residues, nor do they have sufficient energy to impart radioactivity.

Ethylene Oxide Sterilization (ETO)

Ethylene Oxide Sterilization is used to process sensitive instruments which cannot be adequately sterilized by other methods. ETO, a potent, anti-microbial agent, can kill all known viruses, bacteria and fungi, annihilating even the most sterilization-resistant types of microorganisms and bacterial spores. Tough on microbes, ethylene oxide still treats most medical materials gently, even with repeated use.