Select The Right Sterilization System For Your Needs

Know The Facts Before You Make A Purchase

When evaluating sterilizers, you should consider the devices your facility sterilizes most frequently. The STERRAD^® Systems brand has the most Medical Device Manufacturer (MDM) IFU endorsements for low-temperature sterilization.

Although they may have some similarities, other sterilization systems do not have the same sterilization claims and features as STERRAD^® Systems. Use this guide to make notes about how other systems you are considering compare to STERRAD^® Systems. Contact your ASP representative regarding trade-in opportunities and promotional pricing to upgrade to STERRAD^® Systems.

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GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
Brand with the most IFU endorsements for low temperature sterilization.	YES	YES	YES
Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma technology - plasma phase breaks down H₂0₂ in the chamber rather than simply venting it through a filter	YES	YES	YES
Proprietary H₂0₂monitors measure sterilant concentration during cycle	YES	YES	NO
Sterilziation will cancel if instruments are not dry as required by multi-society guidelines	YES	YES	YES
Shelf Dimensions	Both shelves: 17 in x 28 in	Both shelves: 12.3 in x 23.6 in	Top: 17 in x 28 in Bottom: 30 in x 13 in
Approx. Cycle Times (including aeration, if required)	60 minutes - DUO 42 minutes - FLEX 47 minutes - STANDARD 24 minutes - EXPRESS	28 minutes - STANDARD 38 minutes - ADVANCED	55 minutes
Instrument Tracking Software (ITS) connectivity	YES	YES	NO
Easy-to-handle sterilant cassette	YES	YES	YES
Byproducts - water vapor and oxygen	YES	YES	YES
Weekly leak test required	NO	NO	NO
Ergonomic footpad	YES	NO	NO
Easy-to-load thermal printer - no ribbon required	YES	YES	N0
Stores short-term cycle data and allows for customized record keeping	YES	YES	NO

STERILIZATION CAPABILITIES
Single-channel stainless steel lumens	≥0.7 mm x ≤ 500 mm	≥1 mm x ≤ 500 mm	≥1 mm x ≤ 125 mm ≥2 mm x ≤ 250 mm ≥3 mm x ≤ 400 mm
Single-channel flexible scope lumens (PE/PTFE)	≥1 mm x ≤ 875 mm (DUO Cycle)	≥1 mm x ≤ 850 mm	OUTSIDE THE US ONLY
da Vinci® 3-D endoscopes	YES (EXPRESS Cycle)*	NO	YES
Indications for Use includes metal, non-metal, heat- and moisture-sensitive devices	YES	YES	YES
Supported by the online STERRAD^®Sterility Guide, listing 12,000+ devices within STERRAD^® Systems sterility claims and validated by Device Manufacturers (MDMs)	YES	YES	YES
*Valid only for the DUO cycle
EDUCATION & SUPPORT
Clinical Education Consultants available before and after installation	YES	YES	YES
Purchase includes installation, all validation materials, in-servicing, a 1-year warranty and planned maintenance for the first year	YES	YES	YES
Service Contracts: Various Options Available	YES	YES	YES
Service consistently ranked high in third party customer surveys including MD Buyline	YES	YES	YES
Biomedical Training Available	YES	YES	YES

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical requirements	208 VAC, 60 Hz, 30 Amp	108 VAC, 20 Amp	208 VAC, 60 Hz, 20 Amp
Water required	NO	NO	NO
Venting/vent line required	NO	NO	NO
Drainage required	NO	NO	NO
Gas tank or oxygen tank required	NO	NO	NO
Abator or aeration required	NO	NO	NO