Title :
Microbicidal efficacy evaluation using plasma: International standards and recommended practices
Author :
Yardimci, O. ; Youwen Pan
Author_Institution :
Baxter Healthcare Corp., Round Lake, IL, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Microbicidal efficacy of plasma processing has been investigated as a possible alternative to conventional sterilization/decontamination methods for heat sensitive materials by a number of researchers from academia and industry. The disparity regarding the approaches to validating microbicidal efficacy makes study comparisons difficult. This review offers guidance on recommended practices for the evaluation of the microbicidal efficacy of plasma or any other sterilizing agent or process based on international industry standards and guidance documents.
Keywords :
antibacterial activity; microorganisms; plasma applications; sterilisation (microbiological); decontamination method; heat sensitive material; international industry; plasma microbicidal efficacy; plasma processing; sterilization method; Decontamination; Lakes; Medical services; Plasma applications; Plasma materials processing; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 2010 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Norfolk, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5474-7
Electronic_ISBN :
0730-9244
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.2010.5534313