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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Microbiology

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  • Sterilization of implantable medical devices is critical to prevent surgical complications like infection and rejection.
  • Advanced biomedical devices, particularly those using natural biomaterials from tissue engineering, are susceptible to damage from conventional sterilization methods.
  • Existing sterilization techniques often compromise the integrity of complex and natural biomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the last 15 years of research on supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) for effective terminal sterilization of medical devices.
  • To assess the viability of scCO2 as an alternative sterilization technique for delicate biomedical materials.
  • To consolidate information on scCO2 sterilization parameters, efficacy, and validation requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies published over the last 15 years focusing on scCO2 sterilization.
  • Analysis of reported data on microorganisms inactivated by scCO2.
  • Evaluation of scCO2 operating parameters, compatible materials, and inactivation mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) has demonstrated effective terminal sterilization capabilities for various microorganisms.
  • The scCO2 sterilization process operates at low temperatures, preserving the structural and functional integrity of sensitive biomaterials.
  • Key operating parameters and inactivation mechanisms for scCO2 sterilization have been identified across reviewed studies.

Conclusions:

  • Supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) sterilization is a promising, non-damaging alternative for complex medical devices, especially those made from natural biomaterials.
  • Further research and validation are needed to meet medical device standards for scCO2 sterilization.
  • scCO2 technology offers a safe, inert, and non-toxic sterilization solution compatible with advanced biomedical applications.