TY - BOOK AU - Halls,Nigel A. TI - Achieving sterility in medical and pharmaceutical products SN - 0824790146 (alk. paper) AV - RA761 .H29 1994 U1 - 614.48 20 PY - 1994///] CY - New York PB - M. Dekker KW - Sterilization KW - Drugs KW - methods KW - Drug Contamination KW - prevention & control KW - Equipment and Supplies N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The Need for SterilitySterility and Sterility AssuranceSterilization by Gamma RadiationSterilization by Saturated SteamDry Heat Sterilization and DepyrogenationSterilization by Ethylene OxideSterilization by FiltrationAseptic ManufactureMaintenance of SterilityParametric Release and Other Regulatory Issues N2 - Details the scientific principles underlying the achievement of sterility; examines practical, commonly-used sterilization procedures and the methods available to confirm sterility; and assesses the strengths and limitations of each technology. Regulatory requirements for sterility are defined UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0647/94006372-d.html ER -