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Introduction to Microbiology and Sterilization
Are you looking for foundational knowledge on microbiology as it relates to sterilization services and testing? Watch…
Biocompatibility Fundamentals for Medical Devices
This comprehensive eBook serves as an essential guide for professionals involved in the design and manufacture of…
Cobalt-60 Investing for the future of Gamma Sterilization
Gamma sterilization has been the predominant radiation sterilization modality for decades, accounting for more than 30% of…
Implementing Parametric Release for EO Sterilization
Join us for an informative webinar that reviews the benefits of parametric release and how to establish…
E&L Testing of Single-Use Systems for Production
In the 2022 Nelson Labs Virtual Symposium, this presentation will focus on the critical issue of leachables…
Sterilization Dose Audits – The “Why” and the “How”
In the medical device industry, sterilization processing is performed to obtain a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) as…
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Biocompatibility as a Critical Design Input
For any medical device contacting a patient, a biocompatibility evaluation is required before the device can be…
Disinfectant Efficacy Testing on Site Specific Surfaces
Disinfection efficacy studies play a significant role in the Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in ensuring that the surfaces…
What’s New with Reprocessing Validations for Reusable Medical Devices?
There have been many great strides surrounding the guidance for reprocessing (cleaning, disinfection, and/or sterilization) validations for…
Container Closure Requirements: Preparing for USP
Container closure integrity, which is verified by container closure integrity testing (CCIT), is critical to ensure the…
Advancing Microbial-Contamination Detection Through Rapid Sterility Testing
Increasing industry and product demand for expedited product release reinforces the need to embrace rapid sterility technologies….
Single Use Endoscopes Critical Safety and Regulatoy Considerations for Manufacturers
The transmission of infections via endoscopy remains a critical concern due to the inherent design challenges of…
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Meet the Experts
Dr. Piet Christiaens Scientific Director
Piet Christiaens received his Ph.D. from the Analytical Chemistry Department of the University of Leuven (Belgium) in 1991. From 1992 to 1997, he was Lab Manager in two CROs.
From 1997 to 2000, he worked as an independent consultant with Shell Chemical Company in Houston, Texas (US), worki…
Annick Gillet Technical Director, EO Pharma
Annick boasts over 15 years of extensive expertise in the fields of ethylene oxide sterilization, quality management, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. In her role as Technical Director, Chemical sterilization Pharma, Annick leads the Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization projects at numerous …