ETILEN OXIDE STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT; Etilen Oxide StreEthylene oxide sterilization is expressed as performing the sterilization processes of moisture with ethylene oxide at low temperature.
Ethylene oxide is an explosive, flammable, odorless, colorless, heavier than air and toxic gas.
ETO provides compatibility with a wide range of medical supplies. It is frequently preferred especially for substances that are sensitive to heat.
It is important that the time required during this sterilization is 37 - 550 C for temperature and 40 - 60% for humidity.
Ventilation is required after the sterilization process. Because ethylene oxide gas penetrates easily.
The aeration process is done to remove the gas residues on the materials.
Materials sterilized with ETO aren’t exposed to excessive heat, moisture, or radiation. Therefore, a wide variation of materials, particularly polymeric components commonly used in medical devices, can be sterilized with EO. Material compatibility is described in AAMI TIR 17 (compatibility of materials subject to sterilization). Products can be sterilized in their final packaging, since EO will permeate the sealed films and cartons used to package the device.
What are Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Equipment?
Ethylene oxide sterilization equipment has an extremely wide range. These equipments are as follows;
● Sterile - jet fast sterilizers
● Ethylene oxide gas sterilizers
● Ethylene oxide roll
● Ethylene oxide gas cartridges
● Ethylene oxide bag
● Sterilization hanger
● Sterilization cutting apparatus
● Ethylene oxide bag and roll sealing device
● Ethylene oxide users protection devices
● Sterilization control products
● Container for storing ethylene oxide gas cartridges
● Ethylene oxide gas leak control detector
● Sterilization washing indicator
● Sterilization pack load label types
● Sterilization wrap papers
Advantages of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Equipment
Ethylene oxide sterilization equipment is assembled with minimum material. In this way, a solid structure emerges.
One of the biggest advantages is that the equipment has a long service life. In addition, it is extremely superior in terms of performance as it is a risk-free device with a low probability of failure.
The working area becomes more systematic with products incorporating new generation technological features.
It is very easy to access information such as time, date, documentation and function tracking related to sterilization.
The devices are both easy to transport and easy to install. In this way, it provides convenience during use.
