Does "drying time" need to be validated for the moist heat sterilization of medical devices?

Yes, drying time needs to be validated. Drying time is a critical cycle parameter that should be validated as part of the sterilization cycle. Inadequate drying time can lead to recontamination of the sterilized instruments and ultimately affect the sterilization results. Tacteasy has been doing this part of sterilization for many years, quite good and professional.