Type of Sterilization that CIS can Provide
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STEAM
Typically, moist heat sterilization is utilized in hospitals for sterilizing the surfaces of various utensils, including hollow items or wrapped goods. The process is performed by supplying dry, saturated steam under pressure into a steam autoclave.
The heat from the condensation of steam envelops the items in the sterilizer and kills the microorganisms in a quick and simple way. It is achieved by damaging the cells irreversibly by coagulation.
Moist heat sterilization takes a minimum of 3 minutes at 134 °C and a pressure of 3 BAR, or at least 15 minutes at 121 °C and a pressure of 2 BAR. Objects which are sterilized using moist heat are usually non heat-sensitive items, e.g. reusable medical equipment, dental instruments, simple surgical instruments, textiles or surgical equipment with cavities.
EO & H₂O₂
Low temperature sterilization is a method of sterilization used in healthcare facilities designed for heat and moisture-sensitive devices that may be susceptible to damage from a steam sterilization cycle.
A common type of low temperature sterilization is vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization & Ethylene Oxide sterilization.
Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization is the most common industrial sterilization technique for medical devices. It is a relatively ‘cold’ sterilization technique and offers high compatibility with most materials used in the manufacture of medical devices, such as plastics, polymers, metals and glass.
A hydrogen peroxide sterilization cycle typically requires less time than alternative forms of sterilization, such as ethylene oxide sterilization.
Liquid Hydrogen Peroxide gets converted into vapor. The vapor fills the chamber, contacting all surfaces and penetrating lumens. After sterilization, the vapor is vacuumed from the chamber and converted into water and oxygen.
