Effects of sterilization methods on key properties of specialty optical fibers used in medical devices

Andrei A. Stolov; Brian E. Slyman; David T. Burgess; Adam S. Hokansson; Jie Li; R. Steve Allen

doi:10.1117/12.1000005

20 March 2013 Effects of sterilization methods on key properties of specialty optical fibers used in medical devices

Andrei A. Stolov, Brian E. Slyman, David T. Burgess, Adam S. Hokansson, Jie Li, R. Steve Allen

Proceedings Volume 8576, Optical Fibers and Sensors for Medical Diagnostics and Treatment Applications XIII; 857606 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.1000005
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2013, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Optical fibers with different types of polymer coatings were exposed to three sterilization conditions: multiple autoclaving, treatment with ethylene oxide and treatment with gamma rays. Effects of different sterilization techniques on key optical and mechanical properties of the fibers are reported. The primary attention is given to behavior of the coatings in harsh sterilization environments. The following four coating/buffer types were investigated: (i) dual acrylate, (ii) polyimide, (iii) silicone/PEEK and (iv) fluoroacrylate hard cladding/ETFE.

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Andrei A. Stolov, Brian E. Slyman, David T. Burgess, Adam S. Hokansson, Jie Li, and R. Steve Allen "Effects of sterilization methods on key properties of specialty optical fibers used in medical devices", Proc. SPIE 8576, Optical Fibers and Sensors for Medical Diagnostics and Treatment Applications XIII, 857606 (20 March 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.1000005

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