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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. Learn more below. Compare EO Gas Sterilizers Chart comparing EO Gas Sterilizers Anprolene AN75 Series Featuring the Anprolene AN75 Series FDA Approved EO Gas Sterilizers FDA Cleared EO Gas Sterilizers EOGas 4 Series Featuring the FDA EOGAS 4 Sterilizer EOGas 3 Series Featuring all EOGAS 3 Series Emissions Abators Featuring Andersen's Zero Emission Abator Accessories Featuring Accessories for EO Gas Sterilizers 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.