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Sterilization Effects on Optical Fibers for Clinical Use

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Optical fibers have a broad range of uses in medical and clinical applications and can be adapted for many invasive and noninvasive procedures. However, any optical fiber to be used inside a human body first must be sterilized. This article reports on a study that examined the effects of six common sterilization methods on optical fibers with different coatings.

Andrei A. Stolov, OFS Fitel LLC

The use of optical fiber and fiber optic sensors within the medical world is increasing. These optical fibers and fiber optic-based sensors are ideally suited for a broad range of invasive and noninvasive medical applications, including urology, general surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, endoscopy, dentistry and medical sensing. Prior to being used inside the human body, fibers must be sterilized to ensure they are free of microorganisms and perform well during invasive and noninvasive medical procedures. Sterilization is any process that destroys all microbial life, such as fungi,...Read full article

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    Published: September 2015
    FeaturesBiophotonicsfiber opticsCoatingsSensors & DetectorsAmericasoptical fibersOFS Fitelfiber optic sensorssterilization methodsinstrument sterilizationacrylate fiberpolyimide fiberSilicone/PEEKFA/ETFEsteam sterilizationethylene oxideETFEfiber coatingsConnecticutAndrei A. Stolov

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