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Comparison of Sterilization Methods

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Andersen's EtO Micro-Dose

Traditional EtO chamber
Steam
Autoclave
Hydrogen Peroxide
Peracetic Acid
Gamma Radiation
Type
Chemical Chemical Temperature Chemical Chemical Radiation
Temperature
68T -121F 121F -140 F 249 F-300 F 113 F-121F 121 F-132 F 86 F -104 F
Cycle time
14 hours+ 16 hours+ 15 minutes. + 55-70 minutes+ 30 minutes+ 10-20 hours
Sterilant
EtO Micro-dose EtO Gas Steam H2O2 vapor
Gas plasma

Peracetic acid

Radiation energy

Material Compatibility

Highly compatible with today's polymer-based, single-use medical devices, plastic, paper, electronics, procedure kits and surgical materials. Exclusions: liquids, food, drugs:

Highly compatible with today's polymer-based, single-use medical devices, plastic, paper, electronics, procedure kits and surgical materials. Exclusions: liquids, food, drugs:

Stainless steel, pyrex, selected rigid materials, fabrics Most materials, but produces instrument damage (corrosion and oxidation) with repeated use. Corrosive on most metals and aggressive on polymers. Not recommended for tubing. Benign for foodstuffs and for certains materials such as stainless steel and Teflon. Marginally compatible with polypropylene, certain rubbers, PC, PTFE and acrylics.
Typical practice type
Clinical, hospital, dental, veterinarian, medical device manufacturing, plastic surgeons, labs, etc. Hospital, medical device manufacturing Clinical, hospital, dental , veterinarian Clinical, hospital. Clinical, hospital. Manufacturing
Summary
Excellent as general-purpose sterilizer.
Great for scopes and high-end medical equipment. All of the advantages of EtO without any of its drawbacks.

Cost-effective sterilization for large loads.

Exposure and residual issues.

Excellent for quick sterilization of metal instruments Fast method, but ridden with flaws. -Short cycle time, but highly corrosive, and handles only small items
Useful technology for madical device manufacturers, with some material limitations.
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Andersen's
EtO Micro-Dose

Traditional
EtO chamber

Steam
Autoclave
Hydrogen Peroxide
Peracetic Acid
Gamma Radiation


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