Articles / News about EtO (Ethylene Oxide) sterilizers and EtO Sterilization

Anprolene Single Fault Studies: The following studies examine the consequences of a machine malfunction or operator error.

Vent Pump Failure Does not pose Ethylene Oxide Exposure Risk : AN74i EtO Sterilization, Andersen Scientific, Inc.

Concentrations (15-Minute Stel) Detected upon Opening the Sterilization Bag in a Non-ventilated Room : AN74i EtO Sterilization, Andersen Scientific, Inc.

AN74i 's 1/4 inch NPT Checkvalve Sufficient to purge EtO Sterilization Gas : AN74i EtO Sterilization, Andersen Scientific, Inc.

Compromised Sterilization Bag does not pose EtO Exposure Risk : AN74i EtO Sterilization, Andersen Scientific, Inc.

Accidental Ampoule Activation outside EtO Sterilizer does not Pose Immediate Danger : AN74i EtO Sterilization, Andersen Scientific, Inc.

Door Left Open Accidentally does not Pose Immediate Risk : AN74i EtO Sterilization, Andersen Scientific, Inc.

Lumen Study - 24 hour cycle : AN74i EtO Sterilization, Andersen Scientific, Inc.

EOGas Articles : Authoritative insights on the impact of EtO Sterilization in the health industry.


"Information Update on EtO Sterilization ": EOSA, The Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association. Is EtO Sterilization going to be banned?

"100% EtO Sterilization: Another Alternative " : Infection Control and Sterilization Technology Magazine. CS departments are finding less costly alternatives to 12/88 EtO gas sterilization for the countless items that require low-temperature sterilization: gas diffusion EtO Sterilization.

"The new EPA regulations for EtO Emissions: What do they mean for your hospital? ": June 10/08 Re: EPA 40 CFR 63, subpart WWWWW: National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide
Submitted by: A.E. Ted May, Vice President

Third Party Articles: Authoritative insights on the impact of EtO Sterilization in the health industry.


"Meething OSHA's EtO Sterilization Regulations ": Jan 24/00. OSHA's rules to control exposure to EtO Sterilization.

"To Sterrad with Love": Health Purchasing News. Sterrad: is Sterrad really all it is touted to be?

"Introduction to Gas Diffusion EtO Sterilization ": Lauren Andersen, Marcus Delvers, Edna Hu. EtO Sterilization by means of a diffusion bag, a primer. MDDI magazine reprint.

"Inadequate endoscopic sterilization can lead to AIDS infection" : CNN news. Improper hospital endoscope sterilization.

"Third of EMS Stethoscopes carry MRSA Virus" : March 27.09 CNN news. Improper hospital endoscope sterilization.

"EtO Sterilization vs. Autoclave comparison " : Autoclave vs. EtO Sterilization excerpt.

Equipment use :

"AN74i / ix Key Operator Study Guide": Andersen Product files.How to use your EtO sterilizer.

"EtO Myth Busters ": Andersen Product files. Myths vs. Truths of EtO use.