Impact of Steam and Gamma Processing on Elastomers

To further understand the impact of typical sterilization methods on elastomeric components, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. conducted a study that evaluated extractables, physical properties and functional properties of common elastomer formulations after exposure to steam and gamma irradiation. The processing of any component can have an impact on extractable profiles, physical properties and functional properties; [...]

An Alternative to Current Sterilized Plungers for Glass Syringes

The use of steam has been the preferred technique to sterilize components for sterile parenteral applications.  Steam is the most common method of sterilization for vial stoppers and related components.  However, in the case of plungers for prefillable applications, gamma irradiation has been the historic standard throughout the industry for sterilization of the elastomeric components, [...]