ETO sterilizing or Ethylene Oxide (EO or ETO) is used by medical and healthcare manufacturing companies and healthcare industries to sterilize equipment. It is beneficial to other mechanisms for sterilization because it doesn’t require the application of extreme heat, so it is less damaging to many components in devices.
Additionally, it utilizes ethylene oxide in a gas form and under a vacuum, so it is effective to penetrate through any type of breathable material, including packaging. It can also be used to sterilize dressings, implants, medical devices, surgical instruments and even surgical gowns or other specific types of materials.
Finding an ETO sterilizer supplier is an important step for any healthcare facility using this sterilization process. Many of the top suppliers also offer their own process or cycle to use specifically with their sterilizer. By comparing the different options or verifying that the sterilizer is compatible with your current sterilization cycle will be necessary before making a choice.
What to Consider
When selecting an ETO sterilizer supplier, verify that the company has experience in the industry and has the ability to complete contract sterilization as required by your company.
Look for a company that has facilities across the country and around the world. This is a clear indicator of a company with state-of-the-art facilities and an ability to meet standards for any market. With multiple facilities, it is also possible to coordinate the ETO sterilization process with proximity to your manufacturing locations, helping to reduce costs and challenges with logistics.
Take the time to research any ETO sterilizer supplier you are considering. Talk to the business and discuss the volume of service needs you will anticipate both now and in the future to ensure the facility has the ability to handle increasing volume as you grow.
