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Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Sterilizers
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization, also known as EO Gas or EtO, is a gas diffusion sterilization method suitable for many applications. It does not require a high temperature and is compatible with a variety of materials, resins and products. EO Gas Sterilization relies on four parameters: gas concentration, temperature, relative humidity, and time of exposure. Microorganisms are kept from reproducing due to alkylating agents in the Ethylene Oxide (EO). View FDA Approved ethylene oxide sterilizers for medical use.

Anprolene EO Gas Sterilizers offer the most affordable and versatile low temperature sterilizers, a system that healthcare facilities around the world have trusted for over 40 years and have the most gentle 100% EtO sterilization cycle on the market: room temperature sterilization (minimum 68°F), no steam injection, no deep vacuum and only 17.5 grams of gas. Enjoy the latest technology with more powerful ventilation and purge pumps, unique active aeration system, digital display tracks cycle progress, temperature sensor monitors room conditions during each cycle, microprocessor monitors cycle and automatically restores system in case of power failure.
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EO Gas 4 now makes it possible to achieve sterilization with ethylene oxide in 3.5 hours. Unlike traditional Ethylene oxide sterilizers which involve rigid metal chambers and large external tanks of gas, the AN EO Gas 4 system uses gas impermeable sterilization bags and unit dose 100% EtO cartridges. By eliminating chamber dead space, EO-FCT employs only a tiny fraction of the EtO used in other systems.

The EOGas 4 is a 50°C or 30°C cycle, bench top cabinet with active aeration. 4 cycles are available, the fastest being just 3½ hours at 50°C, all delivering 10-6 SAL. It requires minimal installation: just a 1" PVC hose to the outside with the wall plate provided. There are no water or vacuum lines required. Sterilization and aeration happen in the same cabinet.

EO Gas 4 compared to other low temperature sterilizers:
  • The widest range of material and product compatibility (other than foods, liquids, or drugs).
  • Ability to sterilize long, narrow, and multi-channel lumens.
  • All sides and surfaces are sterilized; no “shadowing”
  • Compatible with all common packaging materials.
  • Will not damage delicate instruments like harsh chemical sterilants.
Read in Duraline's Learning Lab: The EO Gas 4 Sterilizer: FAQ's

What instruments can be sterilized in an Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilizer?

Surgical Instruments Disposable and Reusable Items Electronics and Fiberoptics Implants and Invasive Items Plastic and Paper
Dermal punches
Dremmels
Drills
Electrocautery cords
Forceps
Microdrills
Nerve stimulators
Neuterclips
Pacesetters
Pacing leads
Pincutters
Pliers
Rasps
Saws
Scalpels
Scissors
Sharps
Skin staplers
staple guns
Stent sets
Surgery packs
surgical handpieces
Syringes
Temperature probes
Thoracic ventilator valves
Ventricular leads
Wires and wire cutters


















Anesthesia masks Bandages Basins Biopsy punches
Bulb syringes
Burr
Burr handle
Cannulae
Catheters
Cautery handle
Collection materials
Darts and dart needles
Dermal punches
Dilators
Drape Materials
Elastic Reels
Endotracheal tubes
Feeding Sets
Gauze
Gloves
Gowns IV sets
Marking Pens
Masks
Nasogastric tubes
Needles / needle holders
Nerve stimulators
Oxygen airway hoses
Pacesetters
Pacing leads
Paper
Penrose drains
Petrie dishes
Pin cutter
Pipettes
Plastic bottles
Reservoir bags
Scrub brushes
Skin staplers
Speculae
Sponges
Sutures (open or unused)
Syringes
Wire Cutters
Ventricular leads



Cameras Cautery cords
Cautery Tops
Defribrillator paddles
Defribrillator leads
Digital cameras
Dremmels
Drills
Elastic reels
Electrocautery cord
Embryotomy wire
Fiberoptic scopes
Flashlights
Laptop computers
Microdrills
Nerve stimulators
Scopes
Staple guns
Temperature probes
Thoracic ventilator valves
Ventricular leads

























Birth control Implants
Embryo transfer sets
Fluid warming line
Implants
IVF Materials
Needles
Needle Holders
Nerve stimulators
Nylon implants
Skin staplers
Sutures (open or unused)
Thoracic Ventilator Valves
Ventricular leads
































Anesthesia masks
Bandages
Basins
Biopsy punches
Bulb syringes
Cannulae
Catheters
Clamps and crimpers
Central air hoses
Collection materials
Darts and dart needles
Dermal punches
Drape Materials
Elastic reels cords
Embryo transfer sets
Endotracheal tubes
Feeding sets
Filter bougies
Gowns
Implants
IV sets
Light handles
Marking pens
Masks
Nasogastric tubes
Nylon Implants
Oxygen airway hoses
Pacesetters
Pacing leads
Paper
PEEP valve sets
Penrose drains
Petrie dishes
Plastic bottles
reservoir bags
scrub brushes
speculae
Sponges
Sutures (open or unused) syringes
temperature probes
Thoracic ventilatot valves
Toothbrushes
Tourniquets
Ventricular leads
Note: Always read the manufacturer instructions on any products before sterilizing.