Pharma IQ Glossary: Serialisation
Serialisation is defined as the act or process, physical or chemical that destroys or eliminates all viable microbes including resistant bacteria spores from a fluid or a solid. Despite being stated as an absolute, the action of sterilization is usually stated in terms of probability. Examples of sterilization methods are: steam treatment at 121°C, dry heat at 450°F, flushing with a sterilizing solution such as Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) or ozone (O3), irradiation, and filtration.
Cracking the Code for the Global healthcare market
April 29 by Videojet Technologies Ltd.The global healthcare industry is facing a number of new regulations in regards to the serialization and traceability of pharmaceutical products and medical devices, all with varying levels of complia...