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Proven Methods and Cool Results for Low Temperature Sterilisation
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For items that cannot be sterilised in steam sterilisers—such as flexible endoscopes—sterile processing departments need to find the right balance of ethylene oxide and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilisation to help manage costs, comply with manufacturers’ IFUs, and effectively sterilise critical instruments.
Introducing the 3M™ Steri-Vac™ steriliser/Aerators GS Series, state-of the-art EO sterilisers that:
- Use 100% ethylene oxide (EO or EtO), a sterilant recognized by CDC as superior at penetrating packaging materials and device lumens (always refer to manufacturers’ IFUs).
- Are engineered for operator safety. The Steri-Vac EO sterilisers use 3M™ Steri-Gas™ EO Cartridges--punctured inside the steriliser chamber only after the door has been locked and a vacuum is drawn.
Monitor Ethylene Oxide sterilisation cycles with biological indicators and chemical indicators as part of your sterilisation assurance program.
EO, the gold standard for low temperature sterilisation
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Highly efficacious- Many endoscopes are cleared for use with EO sterilisation–consult the IFU for your device to confirm
- Overkill sterilisation process with large built-in safety margin
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Gentle on instruments- Documented excellent materials compatibility (most polymers, metals, and ceramics/glasses), non-oxidizing
- May reduce frequency/cost of repairs and extend the life of instruments
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No size restrictions- Instruments with channels of any length or inner diameter
- Large sterilisation chamber (up to 7.9 ft3)
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Lower cost than VH2O2- Lower cost per cycle
- Lower initial cost of capital
- Lower annual
maintenance cost
Legacy Value of Steri-Vac - State of the Art Control
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The Steri-Vac steriliser GS series features three-zone temperature control and a state-of-the-art, proprietary, dynamic humidification process that adapts and controls chamber relative humidity (RH) for uniformity of key sterilisation parameters. Every day, your team is charged with ensuring that sterilised equipment is available, on time, for a wide range of procedures. It’s not often that you find a solution that will help you manage the complexity of your facility’s reprocessing demands and give your budget a break at the same time.
A Low-Cost Solution for High-Value Instruments
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When planning for your department’s low temperature sterilisation needs, look to the 3M™ Steri-Vac™ steriliser/Aerator 100% Ethylene Oxide System for an overall lower cost per cycle than leading vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH2O2) systems. Ethylene oxide is gentle on your high-value devices, which may help to extend device life and reduce the need for costly repairs or replacement.
Your budget benefits through:
- Lower initial cost of capital
- Lower cost per cycle
- Lower annual cost to run and maintain
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Get the data you need to document your quality control processes with 3M quality control monitors for Ethylene Oxide sterilisation. Biological indicators, chemical indicators, indicator tapes, and record keeping tools from 3M can help you monitor all critical aspects of your low temperature sterilisation processes.
