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Ethylene Oxide Sterilization

January 20, 2017 Writen by vipha

Ethylene oxide is often used for the sterilization of healthcare devices. The process involves exposing products to EO (or EtO) gas into a sealed chamber. EO sterilization assures that a safe and sterile product will be delivered to the hospital and the operating room.

Ethylene oxide sterilization is a chemical method consisting of 4 variables: gas, humidity, temperature and time. EO creates an alkylation reaction that disrupts the DNA structure of living cells, in our case targeting bacteria, viruses, fungi, killing them partially and preventing them from reproducing. The EO penetrates the breathable packaging and sterilizes all accessible surfaces of the product to make the products sterile.

Ethylene oxide can infiltrate multiple layers of breathable packaging, making it the most efficient solution for the sterilization of a wide range of materials not compatible with other methods of sterilization such as steam or radiation. In Vi Pha Co case this includes:

  • Assembled complex drapes
  • Gowns
  • Custom procedure packs
  • Wound care dressings

As our sterilization partner, we choose Sterimed a Swiss company synonym with precision, perfection that has the flexibility and knowledge to meet our needs. Learn more about their high quality services on www.sterimed.ch