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Opportunities for the application of real-time bacterial cell analysis using flow cytometry for the advancement of sterilization microbiology
(SFAM, 2020-11-06)
Medical devices provide critical care and diagnostic applications through patient
contact. Sterility assurance level (SAL) may be defined as the probability of a
single viable micro-organism occurring on an item after a ...
Disease-mitigating innovations for the pollination service industry: challenges and opportunities
(Elsevier, 2021-04)
Commercially reared bumblebees are often deployed for fruit, vegetable, and seed crop pollination. Commercial bumblebee pollination contributes significantly to economic and nutritional security, thus maintaining healthy ...
Challenges and solutions for addressing critical shortage of supply chain for personal and protective equipment (PPE) arising from Coronavirus disease (COVID19) pandemic - case study from the Republic of Ireland.
(Elsevier, 2020-04-05)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is highly infectious agent that causes fatal respiratory illnesses, which is of great global public health concern. Currently, there is no effective vaccine for tackling this COVID19 pandemic where ...
Terminal sterilization of medical devices using vaporized hydrogen peroxide: a review of current methods and emerging opportunities.
(Wiley, 2019-08)
Medical devices are an important and growing aspect of healthcare provision
and are increasing in complexity to meet established and emerging patient
needs. Terminal sterilization plays a vital role in the provision of ...
A proposed cleaning classification system for reusable medical devices to complement the Spaulding classification
(Elsevier, 2023-12-14)
A central tenet in infection prevention is the application of the Spaulding classification system for the safe use of medical devices. Initially defined in the 1950’s, this system defines types of devices and surfaces as ...
Digital technologies to unlock safe and sustainable opportunities for medical device and healthcare sectors with a focus on the combined use of digital twin and extended reality applications: a review
(Elsevier, 2024-03-12)
Medical devices have increased in complexity where there is a pressing need to consider design thinking and
specialist training for manufacturers, healthcare and sterilization providers, and regulators. Appropriately
addressing ...