{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9d8a502d-58f7-4a5f-89b2-0f5b07b50031","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Essentials of Sterilization for Med Device Professionals\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/9d8a502d-58f7-4a5f-89b2-0f5b07b50031\"></iframe>","title":"Essentials of Sterilization for Med Device Professionals","description":"<p>What tools do sterilization engineers need the most? What\u2019s the difference between sterilization modalities? Those are some of the points that our guest will be talking about in today\u2019s conversation.</p><p>Laura Maher previously appeared on the podcast to talk about UDI, and now she\u2019s here to talk more about sterilization. Laura is a Medical Device Guru at Greenlight Guru and is a self-proclaimed sterilization enthusiast. Listen to the episode to learn what Laura has to say about Gamma vs. EO, new modalities recognized by the FDA, and the sterility pitfalls Laura has experienced or heard of.</p><h3>Some of the highlights of this episode include:</h3><ul><li>Different types of sterilization</li><li>Different sterilization modalities</li><li>Choosing gas vs. radiation</li><li>Tools of the sterilization trade</li><li>What to do when you have dose audit failure</li><li>What \u201ctoo numerous to count\u201d means</li><li>Sterility pitfalls</li></ul><h3>Memorable quotes from Laura Maher:</h3><p><em>\u201cBiology is my main passion with chemistry kind of like behind it.\u201d</em></p><p><em>\u201cPeople will talk your ear off about sterility all day, which is super fun.\u201d</em></p><p><em>\u201cPackaging is a huge component of sterility because it IS your sterile barrier.\u201d</em></p><p><em>\u201cIf you have a chance to see a Gamma source, take it. It is really cool.\u201d</em></p><h3>Links:</h3><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaher11a/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Laura Maher\u2019s LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/etiennenichols/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Etienne Nichols LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.greenlight.guru/academy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenlight Guru Academy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://community.greenlight.guru/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MedTech Excellence Community</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.greenlight.guru/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenlight Guru</a></p><p><br></p>","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/05b28110-8b96-4d7a-9154-f5c381060d34/0a03912a-d1a7-497e-bdf3-2e0a4751ca33.png"}