Using simulations to improve the sterilization process for medical devices
Official title: Adaptive Mechanical Models for Realistic Radiation Sterilization Simulations
Funded at Triple Ring Technologies, INC. · NIH-10696759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using computer simulations to help designers make sure medical devices can be safely sterilized before they even build them, which means they can spot and fix problems early on and save time in the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Triple Ring Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 2023 |
| Project end | September 28, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $199,443 |
| NIH project number | 1R43FD007805-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10696759 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who require medical devices that must be sterilized before use, such as surgical instruments or implantable devices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require sterilized medical devices or those using devices that do not undergo radiation sterilization may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced simulations to validate the sterilization process for medical devices earlier in their design cycle. By utilizing computational tools like finite element analysis, the project aims to identify potential issues related to thermal loads and mechanical stresses before physical prototypes are created. This approach allows for a more efficient design process, enabling developers to ensure that devices meet sterilization requirements without relying on trial-and-error methods. Ultimately, the goal is to streamline the sterilization validation process, making it more effective and less time-consuming.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more reliable medical devices that are validated for sterilization earlier in their development.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of simulations in medical device development is an emerging field, similar approaches have shown promise in other areas of medical device validation.
Where this research is happening
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Triple Ring Technologies, INC.
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Funk, Tobias — Triple Ring Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Funk, Tobias
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Creating virtual maps for radiation sterilization of medical devices
This study is creating a computer tool that helps medical companies figure out the best way to use radiation to sterilize their devices, making the process faster and safer for everyone involved.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.