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=== STERILIZATION OF FDM-MANUFACTURED PARTS === Mireya Pereza, Michael Block, David Espalina, Rob Winker, Terry Hoppe,Francisco Medina, Ryan Wicker The University of Texas at El Paso, Stratasys Inc. [https://sffsymposium.engr.utexas.edu/Manuscripts/2012/2012-21-Perez.pdf] Abstract Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) can be used to produce an array of medical devices; however, for such devices to be practical, they must be manufactured using sterilizable materials. Nine FDM materials were tested using four methods of sterilization: autoclave, ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide, and gamma radiation. Sterility testing was performed by incubating the samples in Tryptic Soy Broth for 14 days. The majority of the materials were sterilizable by all four methods while deformations were caused by autoclaving. Results from this research will allow medical staff to sterilize an FDM-manufactured device using a suitable method. Own Comments: * ABSi, ABS-M30, ABS-M30i, ABS-ESD7, PCABS, PC, PC-ISO, PPSF, and Ultem 9085 * Five test samples and one control were used for each method of sterilization * All but one control samples showed contamination-> unclean manufacturing process * Sterilization works, but not all samples could handle it without deforming (Don't but ABS to the autoclave)
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