Process Challenge Device (PCD®) Selection Guide

Sterilization validation is a critical step for manufacturers in the medical device, IVD, and pharmaceutical industries. Explore how Process Challenge Devices (PCDs) play a central role in ensuring sterility assurance, especially in ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization. In this guide, you’ll learn how PCDs ensure sterility assurance in ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization, why D-values are key to cycle optimization, and how to choose between internal and external PCDs with confidence. You’ll also uncover the hidden risks of using nonstandardized devices and how Mesa’s SCBI-based PCDs eliminate variability with proven, standardized resistance.

For teams seeking reliability, consistency, and cost-efficiency in sterilization processes, examine a practical roadmap that leads you to confident validation.