STERIS Isomedix Services Opens New Radiation Technology Center
STERIS Isomedix Services is pleased to announce the opening of our new Radiation Technology Center (RTC) in Libertyville, Illinois. Constructed as part of our ongoing investment in service capabilities and technical expertise, the RTC is the new home of our Radiation TechTeam® experts.
The new RTC replaces our Gamma Technology Center operations in nearby Morton Grove, Illinois, and is adjacent to our existing gamma production facility at 2500 Commerce Drive. The facility is dedicated to assisting our Customers with establishing sterilization dose values and delivering high precision irradiation for validation, dose audit and research purposes.
The RTC features a true direct path, off-carrier irradiator that maintains ambient temperature. It provides several benefits to our Customers, including:
- A direct path from the source and consistent dose rates to the product; achieved with the use of turntables
- A wide variety of product placement options and dose rate flexibility
- Mitigation of free-radical migration and help maintaining low bioburden levels before and during irradiation; achieved by processing, storing and shipping products at cold temperatures
- The ability to handle specialty projects, from small volume processing to specialty dose mapping, while maintaining delivered doses to within +/- 10%.
In addition, the RTC is dedicated to processing a variety of products such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, tissue/biological products, soil samples, electrical components and reactor components.
"We are excited to provide our Customers with the specialized services of the Radiation TechTeam through the new technology center," states Radiation Technology Center Manager Chris Johnson. "The facility enhances our team's capabilities for processing samples, handling unique projects and dosing under specific conditions with superior flexibility," adds Radiation TechTeam Manager Betty Howard.
About the STERIS Isomedix Services TechTeam
The STERIS Isomedix Services TechTeam professionals provide vital technical support in all phases of the sterilization design process including product development, materials testing, protocol generation and sterilization validation.
About STERIS Isomedix Services
STERIS Isomedix Services is a provider of contract sterilization services with 18 facilities located throughout the U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico. Utilizing gamma and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization, Isomedix Services has been meeting the sterilization needs of the medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology community for over 35 years. For more information about STERIS Isomedix Services please call (877) 783-7479 or visit the STERIS Isomedix Services website.
Isomedix Services is a division of STERIS Corporation, a worldwide leader in infection prevention, decontamination and health science technologies, products and services. STERIS is traded on the NYSE under the STE symbol.
Contact:
Sarah Crowl, Marketing Manager
877.783.7479
Isomedix_info@steris.com
www.isomedix.com
