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Comparative terminal sterilization

W G Lindboe1, K Hayakawa

  • 1Block Drug Company, Inc., Jersey City, New Jersey.

Journal of Parenteral Science and Technology : a Publication of the Parenteral Drug Association
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
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This paper compares moist heat terminal sterilizers used in the pharmaceutical and food industries. It examines batch and continuous methods, highlighting features for ensuring process adequacy and product safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Sterilization Processes

Background:

  • Terminal sterilization in final containers is crucial for pharmaceutical and food product safety.
  • Autoclaves (retorts) are traditional batch sterilizers, while continuous methods are common in food processing.
  • Different sterilization methods and load types necessitate validation of process efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine various types of moist heat terminal sterilizers.
  • To compare the features of different sterilization methods used in the pharmaceutical and food sectors.
  • To provide insights into ensuring process adequacy for terminal sterilization.

Main Methods:

  • Review of batch autoclave (retort) systems.
  • Analysis of continuous and semi-continuous sterilization methods.
  • Comparative examination of moist heat sterilization technologies.

Main Results:

  • Batch autoclaves remain prevalent, especially in pharmaceuticals.
  • Continuous and semi-continuous systems offer high-volume processing, mainly in the food industry.
  • Each sterilization method presents unique features and validation requirements.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the features of different terminal sterilization methods is key for process validation.
  • Selection of appropriate sterilization technology ensures product safety and efficacy.
  • Ongoing evaluation of sterilization techniques is vital for industry standards.

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