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How low-temperature sterilization works
A practical overview of ETO, EO gas, and low-temperature H2O2 plasma sterilization for heat-sensitive medical and surgical workflows.
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Sterilization
Ethylene oxide sterilization uses EO gas to sterilize compatible medical devices at low temperature. It is often selected for heat- and moisture-sensitive items that cannot be processed with steam.
A typical ETO cycle includes conditioning, EO exposure, evacuation, and aeration phases. PurETO+ and PurETO Elica are SSQ's ETO platforms.
Learn more ->- Low-temperature EO gas process
- For compatible heat-sensitive devices
- PurETO+ and PurETO Elica
Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization
H2O2 plasma sterilization uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide and a plasma phase as part of a low-temperature, low-moisture process.
It is used for compatible delicate surgical instruments where high heat and moisture can be unsuitable. EiligPlaz and HyperPlaz are SSQ's H2O2 plasma platforms, with HyperPlaz serving the 30 litre compact plasma sterilizer use case.
Learn more ->- Low-temperature, low-moisture
- For compatible delicate instruments
- EiligPlaz and HyperPlaz
Choosing EO Gas or H2O2 Plasma
ETO and H2O2 plasma are both low-temperature methods, but they fit different materials, instruments, and validation needs.
SSQ can help review facility workflow, load profile, chamber volume, and instrument compatibility before recommending a product configuration.
Learn more ->- Depends on instrument compatibility
- Depends on throughput
- Validated application matters