SMARTRAC has launched an RFID transponder that can withstand gamma radiation exposure which is common to radiation sterilization used in the medical industry to clean equipment. The new transponder is based on the S-Tag product foundation, supporting the ISO/IEC 15693 standard. …
… “RFID transponder that withstands gamma radiation of up to 45 kilogray (kGy).
The new transponder, which is part of the company’s established S-Tag product family, is especially suited for use in medical applications where aseptic conditions are compulsory.
Sanitizing medical equipment with gamma rays offers several benefits.
As the irradiation destroys the DNA of any microorganisms, medical equipment is sanitized reliably.
In addition, radiation sterilization is the only process in which products can be sanitized including their packaging, as the gamma rays permeate materials and casings such as metal containers easily and without any appreciable increase in temperature.
Compared to heat and chemical sterilization, irradiation is therefore a fast, easy, effective, and environmentally friendly process that leaves no residues on the sanitized objects. “ …
via Smartrac: Gamma Radiation Proof RFID.
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