PDA Letter Article

A Case Study in Aseptic Gas Plasma Decontamination

by Egmont Semmler, Groninger & Co.

Quite a few industries have adopted gas plasma technology, such as the semiconductor and lighting industries. Its use in the medical field is also growing. A recent case study that looked at gas plasma decontamination for secondary packaging components suggests it also has potential for use within aseptic manufacturing (1).