Live Webinar- "Steam Sterilization Microbiology and Autoclave Performance Qualification"

Live Webinar: Steam Sterilization Microbiology and Autoclave Performance Qualification When: Tuesday October 12, 2021 - 01:00 PM Duration: 60 Minutes.

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In this webinar, the steam sterilization mechanism will be described as it relates to bacterial cells and endospores. The process and key terminology are defined. Understanding these fundamentals is critical to develop a successful autoclave sterilization process.

Why Should You Attend:
Successful autoclave Performance Qualification starts with a fundamental understanding of steam sterilization microbiology.
The webinar will lay out parameters of the sterilization process on a basis for conducting autoclave performance qualification studies. There are specific expectations for steam sterilization that must be met, whether it is continuing maintenance of existing equipment or qualifying a new autoclave installation. The session will also provide regulatory references on use of air removal verification tools, chemical indicators and biological, along with definitions for sterility assurance level, accumulated lethality, temperature mapping and biological verification.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:
Steam sterilization on a microbial level
Autoclave Performance Qualification expectations
Regulatory and GMP requirements for steam sterilization
Process verification tools for use in an autoclave
Common questions, problems and cGMPs