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Designing Out Risk: Replacing PTFE to Unlock Radiation Sterilization and PFAS Resilience
Research data provided by Surmodics
PTFE’s Hidden Sterilization Tradeoffs
Understand why PTFE has historically pushed many devices toward EO sterilization and limited radiation compatibility.
How PFAS Regulation Is Reshaping Device Materials
Learn how tightening PFAS regulations and supply-chain shifts are putting pressure on PTFE-based designs.
New Coatings That Enable Radiation Sterilization
See how modern high-lubricity coatings can replace PTFE while enabling compatibility with E-Beam and other radiation sterilization methods.
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Technical Research Provided by
Testing referenced in this white paper was conducted in collaboration with Surmodics, a developer of hydrophilic coating technologies used across vascular and catheter-based medical devices.
Surmodics generated the friction and particulate performance data comparing PTFE controls with hydrophilic-coated Pebax catheter tubing following E-Beam and EtO sterilization.
Why MedTech Device Manufacturers Are Choosing E-Beam
Safe
E-Beam offers a clean, chemical-free method for eliminating pathogens like Salmonella and Listeria—two of the leading causes of FDA pet food recalls. Since it uses electricity instead of radioactive sources or heat, it ensures product integrity while keeping operators and consumers safe.
Compliant
E-Beam is recognized by the FDA as an established pathogen reduction technology, supporting compliance with current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) and preventive control requirements. It provides a validated, repeatable kill-step that can help facilities meet FSMA and FDA safety expectations.
Precise
NextBeam’s controlled E-Beam process delivers uniform, measurable doses that target pathogens without altering product texture, flavor, or nutrients. This precision allows manufacturers to raise safety standards without compromising product quality or shelf appeal.