STERRAD™ Systems: Medical Devices Double Life

Have you ever considered how much STERRAD™ Technology helps preserve the lifespan of your devices compared to other sterilizers?
According to original medical device manufacturers’ Instructions for Use (IFUs), the difference is remarkable.

**For instance, several Olympus IFUs* state**

“Olympus has verified that no degradation occurs when the listed number of sterilization cycles is performed. When this endoscope is sterilized more than the following times, the degradation shown in Figure 3.4 may occur.
If such degradation happens, maintenance is required. For more details, contact Olympus.”

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The comparison is striking:

ASP STERRAD™ 100NX and NX™ Systems: 100 cycles

STERIS V-PRO® maX: 50 cycles

By choosing STERRAD™ Systems, you can double the sterilization cycles while maintaining device integrity, reducing maintenance needs, and optimizing operational efficiency.

− Cracks, deterioration or peeling may occur in bending section shown as Figure 3.4, insertion section or universal cord.”

*This information is referenced in the IFUs of certain scopes, including:

CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-VH, OLYMPUS CYF-VHR

CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-VHA

ENDOEYE FLEX DEFLECTABLE VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS LTF-S190-5, OLYMPUS LTF-S190-10

EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS BF-XP190, OLYMPUS BF-P190, OLYMPUS BF-Q190, OLYMPUS BF-H190, OLYMPUS BF-1TH190, OLYMPUS BF-XT190

EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS BF-MP190F

URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE: URF-V3, URF-V3R

URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE: URF-P7, URF P7R

RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-V3, OLYMPUS URF-V3R

OES CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-5, OLYMPUS CYF-5A

VISERA CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-V2

RHINO-LARYNGO FIBERSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-GP2

RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-V3

RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-VH

RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-VT3

BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS BF-H1200, OLYMPUS BF-1TH1200

RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-V4, OLYMPUS ENF-VH2

What’s the difference between Autoclaves and STERRAD™ Systems?

Among the various sterilization methods available, today we will focus on two of the safest and most widely used techniques: steam sterilization through autoclaves and gas plasma sterilization with STERRAD^TM systems.

Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Explained

STERRAD™ low-temperature sterilization systems use hydrogen peroxide gas plasma to safely and effectively sterilize medical devices, making them ideal for materials that can't withstand high temperatures.