NASA NTRS · 19640000023
Encapsulation process sterilizes and preserves surgical instruments
Abstract
Ethylene oxide is blended with an organic polymer to form a sterile material for encapsulating surgical instruments. The material does not bond to metal and can be easily removed when the instruments are needed.
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Montgomery, L. C., Morelli, F. A.. 1964-07-01. Encapsulation process sterilizes and preserves surgical instruments. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19640000023
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