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Ethylene Oxide ResidualsAn Alternative Testing
Method
Presented to:U.S. Technical Advisory Group for ISO/TC 198
April 24, 2007
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Drivers for Alternative MethodsDrivers for Alternative Methods
Meet new standard requirements for Meet new standard requirements for
1099310993--7 & 109937 & 10993--1818
Research alternative methodologies Research alternative methodologies
for Chemical Characterizationfor Chemical Characterization
Determine compliant, cost effective Determine compliant, cost effective
“One Shot Analysis”“One Shot Analysis”
Seek method that minimizes product Seek method that minimizes product
consumptionconsumption
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ReviewReviewEquipment is QualifiedEquipment is Qualified
Validating test method for the analysis of Validating test method for the analysis of
EO/ECH/EGEO/ECH/EG
Publishing in scientific journal this yearPublishing in scientific journal this year
Evaluate & develop other applicationsEvaluate & develop other applications
�� Currently validating a method for the Currently validating a method for the
analysis of water content in polymers to analysis of water content in polymers to
assist with establishing manufacturing assist with establishing manufacturing
specificationsspecifications
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Absorption of Infrared RadiationAbsorption of Infrared Radiation
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FTIR TechnologiesFTIR Technologies
Absorbance / Wavenumber (cm-1) Y-Zoom CURSOR
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Water in G.5 N2, Cosameter 74.57 ppm -3.16 ppm BG= 71.41 ppm, 10m,0.981 atm, 121C,Avg files 34-36 BAL
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High Resolution vs. Low ResolutionHigh Resolution vs. Low Resolution
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Fourier Transform Fourier Transform
(Time Domain to Frequency)(Time Domain to Frequency)
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Transformed InterferogramTransformed InterferogramFrequency DomainFrequency Domain
Photon intensity at the detector (YPhoton intensity at the detector (Y--axis) at each wavenumber cmaxis) at each wavenumber cm--1 (X1 (X--axis)axis)
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Transmission SpectrumTransmission Spectrum
Transmission Spectrum of Water Transmission Spectrum of Water �� Simple intensity ratio (SBSimple intensity ratio (SBsamplesample/SB/SBbg)bg)
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Absorbance SpectrumAbsorbance Spectrum
Absorbance of Spectrum of Water Absorbance of Spectrum of Water
�� Absorbance = Log 10 1/TransmissionAbsorbance = Log 10 1/Transmission
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Beer’s Law SummaryBeer’s Law Summary
Ai = ai * b * ci
Ai = Absorption at a given frequency o the ith sample component
ai = Absorption coefficient (absorptivity) of the ith sample component
b = Pathlength of cellci = Concentration of ith sample
A = log10 (1/T) = -log10 TA = AbsorbanceT= Transmittance
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Absorption CoefficientAbsorption Coefficient
& Pathlength& Pathlength
Certified gases are used to generate single Certified gases are used to generate single
component reference standardscomponent reference standards
The The absorption coefficientabsorption coefficient is a property of a is a property of a
material and it defines the extent to which a material and it defines the extent to which a
material absorbs energy material absorbs energy
�� Affected by TemperatureAffected by Temperature
�� Affected by PressureAffected by Pressure
Path length is fixed and calibratedPath length is fixed and calibrated
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Innovative New Alternative toInnovative New Alternative to
Existing Technologies ….Existing Technologies ….
Detection of Acids, Bases, and VolatilesDetection of Acids, Bases, and Volatiles
Identification and QuantitationIdentification and Quantitation
Fast collection and analysis time Fast collection and analysis time –– Get Product Get Product
to Market Fasterto Market Faster
Provides Low Limits of Detection required by Provides Low Limits of Detection required by
GuidelinesGuidelines
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Static Headspace FTIRStatic Headspace FTIR
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FTIR Static Headspace (SHS):Outgassing Profile
FITR Spectra
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IR Detector
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FTIR Static Headspace (SHS):Outgassing Profile
FITR Spectra
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FTIR Static Headspace (SHS):Outgassing Profile
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FTIR Static Headspace (SHS):Outgassing Profile
FTIR Static HS Gas Cell
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FTIR Static Headspace (SHS):Outgassing Profile
FTIR Static HS Gas Cell
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Multiple Regions for AnalysisMultiple Regions for Analysis
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Reference Spectra of Reference Spectra of EOEO//ECHECH//EGEG
EO Reference
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Calibration Reference SpectraCalibration Reference Spectra(Prediction Model)(Prediction Model)
-2.2720.0353.52654.7755EO_H
0026.2926.2926EO_H
-4.4550.01213.70114.3414EO_H
8.3160.0128.6768.018EO_H
2.1430.0125.3835.275EO_HSPC
Prediction %Error (ppm)
SEC (ppm)
Predicted Conc (ppm)
Actual Conc (ppm)Filename
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CLS Prediction Model LinearityCLS Prediction Model Linearity
Linearity of EO at 121 oC
y = 0.9821x
R2 = 0.9993
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AnalysisAnalysisReference spectra Reference spectra
�� Prepared on the instrument used for analysis but can be transferPrepared on the instrument used for analysis but can be transferred to red to other instrumentsother instruments
�� Recorded at the experimental temperature / conditionsRecorded at the experimental temperature / conditions
�� Concentration is measured using second technique or certified Concentration is measured using second technique or certified standardstandard
�� Multiple concentrations are prepared to bracket the experiment rMultiple concentrations are prepared to bracket the experiment range ange
Reference spectra are implemented into a Classical Least SquaresReference spectra are implemented into a Classical Least Squares (CLS) (CLS) fit routinefit routine
Sample Spectra are quantified by comparison to Single Component Sample Spectra are quantified by comparison to Single Component Reference spectra using CLSReference spectra using CLS
Multiple Species can be quantified simultaneouslyMultiple Species can be quantified simultaneously
�� Analysis regions can be chosen to avoid interferences Analysis regions can be chosen to avoid interferences
�� Multiple regions can be chosen to circumvent saturated absorbancMultiple regions can be chosen to circumvent saturated absorbance e bands that may deviate from Beer’s Law bands that may deviate from Beer’s Law
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IDEAL GAS LAWIDEAL GAS LAW
PV = nRTPV = nRT
Cell Volume = 5.7 LCell Volume = 5.7 L
Pressure = 1 atmPressure = 1 atm
Molecular Weight = 44 g/molMolecular Weight = 44 g/mol
Cell Temperature = 121 Cell Temperature = 121 ooCC
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Recovery of EO SpikesRecovery of EO Spikes
7.4% RSD
100.6Average Recovery
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OutgassingOutgassing rates @ rates @
121121ooC (Exhaustive) and C (Exhaustive) and
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Exhaustive Outgassing of Exhaustive Outgassing of
1 Medical Device1 Medical Device
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EO Spike in Biodegradable EO Spike in Biodegradable
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EO Spike in Biodegradable EO Spike in Biodegradable
Polymer MatrixPolymer Matrix
Polymer outgassing spiked with EO Polymer outgassing spiked with EO
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EO Spike in Biodegradable EO Spike in Biodegradable
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EO Spike in Biodegradable EO Spike in Biodegradable
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EO Spike in Biodegradable EO Spike in Biodegradable
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FTIR Indicated Concentration (CLS analysis) FTIR Indicated Concentration (CLS analysis) -- 11.46 11.46 ppmvppmv
105 % Recovery105 % Recovery
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EO Matrix Spike on Outgassing Medical EO Matrix Spike on Outgassing Medical
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EOEO Spike 103% Recovery
EO Spike 114% Recovery
24 Hour outgas
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Recovery of EO Matrix SpikesRecovery of EO Matrix Spikes
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Method AdvantagesMethod Advantages
RealReal--time data collection allows time data collection allows
calculation of release rates, calculation of release rates,
formation of compounds, & formation of compounds, &
outgassing endpoints outgassing endpoints
FTIR method allows simultaneous FTIR method allows simultaneous
data collection for materials data collection for materials
characterization (ISO 10993characterization (ISO 10993--18 )18 )
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Method AdvantagesMethod Advantages
FTIR is additive, interferences can FTIR is additive, interferences can
be subtractedbe subtracted
Multiple compounds can be Multiple compounds can be
detected in a single test using fewer detected in a single test using fewer
devices for testingdevices for testing
Limits of Detection can be lower Limits of Detection can be lower
than GC methodsthan GC methods
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Method AdvantagesMethod AdvantagesBroad range of selectivity for Broad range of selectivity for
detection of compounds (organic detection of compounds (organic
and inorganic)and inorganic)
Multiple spectral regions can be Multiple spectral regions can be
used to quantify compoundsused to quantify compounds
Recent ASTM, NIOSH & EPA Recent ASTM, NIOSH & EPA
approvalsapprovals
--Methods have been validatedMethods have been validated