SCC0₂ vs Gamma Irradation

Gamma radiation is known to reduce the strength of tissue by disrupting, or denaturing, the collagen building block. Although lyophilized tissue or the addition of radioprotectants have shown some strength preservation in various types of bone, their use often requires an additional processing step, further lengthening tissue process times. The NovaSterilis process requires no additional steps beyond the typically tissue cleaning protocol to achieve a SAL6 in a terminally sterilized product.

 

Graphs represent Three point bending test results (production of a stress-strain curve).

 

 

 

 

 

Flexural strength (fracture strength) - was calculated by integrating the area under the stress-strain curve.

 

 

 

 

Toughness (Young's Modulus)- the relationship of stress over strain.