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Standards for Accelerated Aging

The primary accelerated aging standards pertaining to sterile barrier systems for medical devices are:

Most Common Variables For Accelerated Aging

Accelerated Test Temperature are typically between 50 to 60C, most common 55°C.
Ambient storage temperature is typically between 22°C to 25°C. 22°C will results in the shortest test duration.
Conservative / common Q10 is 2 for medical devices.
Relative Humidity (RH) is not a factor in the Arrhenius equation. However, RH should be kept under 30% so material is not damaged.
The expiry date of a medical product is commonly based on its manufacture date. Therefore, some add an extra month to the aging study to allow for sterilization, etc. For example, a 12 month shelf life is simulated based on 13 months.

The calculator below generates a table of values for calculations based upon ASTM F1980, Accelerated Aging of Sterile Medical Device Packages.

Step 1: Please fill-in your Input Temperatures and select the Q10 value.

Accelerated Aging Calculator

Input Temperature

Accelerated Aging TemperatureHigher temp. = Less days

°C

Ambient Temperature
Warehouse TemperatureHigher temp. = More days

°C

Q10 Value:Higher value = Less days

Accelerated Aging Test Results

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Step 2: Your Quote

^*Price Schedule based on Inputs above: Pricing includes monthly temperature graph reports.

Prices are based on standard accelerated temperatures of 50°C, 55°C, and 60°C and up to 30 cubic feet of boxes. If a different Temperature and or Temperature Humidity condition is required than listed above or more then 30 cubic feet of boxes, contact RMTS for Pricing at 1-877-899-7687.

Shelf Life Study Equivalent

*Pricing Schedule for Equivalent Shelf Life Study up to 30 cubic ft of Boxes

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Online Quote System - Accelerated Aging

Standards for Accelerated Aging

Most Common Variables For Accelerated Aging

Step 1: Please fill-in your Input Temperatures and select the Q10 value.

Step 2: Your Quote

Step 3: To receive an Official Detailed Quote, please fill-in the following fields.

Step 4: Please fill out this form and return with your Product Submission.

Product Submission Form

Product Name, Description, Number of samples/boxes, Lot Number(s):

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