Sterilization Validation 101: What's Required, How Long It Takes, and How to Plan for It
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Sterilization Validation 101: What's Required, How Long It Takes, and How to Plan for It

Ethylene oxide sterilization validation is often treated as a final step, but it's actually a multi phase program with real lead times, starting with bioburden testing and ending with a validated PQ. This guide breaks down the IQ, OQ, and PQ phases, typical timelines, and where validation programs commonly slip, so it doesn't become the bottleneck standing between your device and the market.

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Marie O’Malley to Speak on Manufacturing Tradeoffs Panel at MPP West 2026
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Marie O’Malley to Speak on Manufacturing Tradeoffs Panel at MPP West 2026

PiSA USA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Marie O’Malley, will take the stage at MPP West 2026 to discuss one of MedTech’s biggest challenges—balancing cost, speed, and compliance. Joining industry leaders, she’ll share real-world insights on navigating manufacturing tradeoffs and scaling efficiently in today’s complex regulatory landscape.

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PiSA USA’s Marie O’Malley to Speak at The Future of Sterilization Workshop at MD&M West 2026
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PiSA USA’s Marie O’Malley to Speak at The Future of Sterilization Workshop at MD&M West 2026

PiSA USA announced that Marie O’Malley, Chief Commercial Officer, will speak at The Future of Sterilization Workshop at MD&M West 2026 in Anaheim, California. The session will explore emerging sterilization technologies, regulatory considerations, and strategic implementation approaches for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, highlighting PiSA USA and Centerpiece’s expertise in advanced sterilization, compliance, and supply chain solutions.

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ETO vs. Irradiation, Autoclave, and Emerging Sterilization Methods: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Medical Device
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ETO vs. Irradiation, Autoclave, and Emerging Sterilization Methods: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Medical Device

Selecting the right sterilization method is one of the most critical decisions in medical device manufacturing. From ETO to irradiation, autoclave, and emerging modalities like chlorine dioxide and X-ray, each technology offers unique advantages and limitations. This article explores how ethylene oxide (ETO) continues to set the standard for complex and heat-sensitive devices—while comparing it to other leading sterilization methods in terms of compatibility, efficiency, and scalability.

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PiSA USA’s Marie O’Malley to Join MassMEDIC Fireside Chat on Technology Challenges in MedTech
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PiSA USA’s Marie O’Malley to Join MassMEDIC Fireside Chat on Technology Challenges in MedTech

PiSA USA is excited to share that Marie O’Malley, Vice President of Commercial Operations, will be a featured speaker at MEDevice Boston 2025. O’Malley will join MassMEDIC’s Fireside Chat: Breaking Barriers — Leading Through Technology Challenges in MedTech on October 1, 2025, bringing nearly 30 years of industry expertise to the stage. Known for her leadership in innovation, supply chain, and regulatory compliance, O’Malley will discuss how collaboration and forward-thinking strategies can turn technology challenges into opportunities for safer, more sustainable solutions.

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