Validating Single-Use Products for Industrial VHP Sterilization: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
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Sterilization of single-use products requires careful planning, testing, verification and clear documentation to ensure the product application and equipment work together as intended. This process must align with recognized industry expectations, so following a defined pathway from feasibility testing through product validation can help streamline your path to market.
Join this complimentary webinar where you will learn how STERIS supports facilities implementing a VHP™ LTS-V Low Temperature Sterilizer, including the process used to assess product feasibility and help develop a validated product application. Explore each stage in detail to understand what is required from you and how industry standards shape these steps. Gain a practical, step-by-step look at the STERIS recommended process and how it helps streamline the preparation of your products for VHP sterilization.
*Please note that the webinar broadcast time is listed in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). If necessary, be sure to convert to your local time zone.
Juha has over two decades of experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, research and biosafety technologies, with expertise in moist heat and Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP™) sterilization, VHP biodecontamination technologies and Water-for-Injection (WFI) distillation and pure steam systems.
He holds a master’s degree in business informatics and a bachelor’s degree in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and process engineering.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Juha serves as a Senior Manager of Technical Services for sterilization applications, equipment and critical utilities technologies. He provides technical leadership across sterilization and biodecontamination systems and supports global Customers with complex equipment and utility related needs.
Juha is an active member of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), a Nordic Board member for the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and a member of the Finnish Biosafety Network. He has authored several technical articles and presented at numerous industry events. He also contributes to standards development through involvement with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the Finnish Standardization Organization (SFS), ASTM International and the British Standards Institution (BSI). Juha also coordinated the STERIS Life Sciences Equipment and Services commentary through the PDA for the European Union (EU) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Annex 1 draft and participated in the PDA EU GMP Annex 1 Workshops in 2022 and 2024.
Arja has over three decades of industry experience, with expertise in global marketing and Customer product testing.
Throughout her career, she has also held key positions in research and development at STERIS Life Sciences, contributing significantly to product innovation and testing methodologies.
At STERIS Life Sciences, Arja provides product testing support for a wide range of applications. She plays a critical role in designing and conducting feasibility and cycle development tests for Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP™) terminal sterilization. Her current focus includes testing diverse Customer products in VHP applications to ensure effective and compliant sterilization outcomes.
Arja previously served as a leader within the research and development team, where she was a key contributor to the development of the VHP™ DC-A Decontamination Chamber Atmospheric and the VHP™ LTS-V Low-Temperature Sterilizer. Her work has supported advancements in VHP technology and continues to influence sterilization practices globally.
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