Low-temperature sterilization continues to evolve, providing sterile processing departments with more options than ever before. In this episode of the Below the Hospital podcast, Andersen Sterilizers President Ted May joins host Garland-Rhea Grisby Sr. to discuss the current landscape of ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization, its ongoing role in processing complex and heat-sensitive medical devices, and…
It was a pleasure connecting with healthcare professionals at APIC 2026 in Nashville. Thoughtful discussions, insightful questions, and valuable feedback made the event especially rewarding. Many visitors stopped by our booth to learn more about our newly launched EOGas 4PLUS system and EO Flexible Chamber Technology (EO-FCT). The EOGas 4PLUS system represents the next evolution…
EOGas 4PLUS is the perfect complement to any infection control strategy. This state-of-the-art system, featuring award-winning EO-FCT, uses just a microdose of EO to achieve terminal sterilization. This is EO sterilization reimagined.
Ensure patient safety with advanced terminal sterilization. Learn how EO-Flexible Chamber Technology achieves validated sterility while protecting sensitive tools.
Andersen Debuts Newly Released EOGas 4PLUS We had a fantastic time connecting with attendees at this year’s HSPA Conference in Baltimore—so many thoughtful questions and great feedback. Many of you visited us, sharing that colleagues had referred you to our booth to see our newly released EOGas 4PLUS system. A number of you also mentioned,…
In hospitals and laboratories, where even a microscopic contaminant can endanger lives, sterilization is not just a procedure—it’s a promise. Every instrument, tool and medical device must meet the highest standard of cleanliness to ensure patient safety and research accuracy. Among the trusted technologies in sterilization today, Andersen’s breakthrough EO-Flexible Chamber Technology has earned a…
Never has peace of mind required so little investment. Andersen’s breakthrough technology is revolutionizing ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization. Equipped with flexible chamber technology, the newly released EOGas 4PLUS requires a fraction of the amount of ethylene oxide used by its rigid-chamber competitors. This modern-day approach to gas sterilization not only enhances efficiency but also ensures…
“EO sterilization has continued to advance since the ’60s and ’70s, and while there are still risks, updates to the delivery technology, EO’s materials compatibility, and penetration capabilities mean there are rewards to the modality that you should consider,” said Seth Hendee of Healthmark Industries, Inc. in his article Ethylene Oxide Risk vs Reward.
The American Journal of Infection Control published a study involving three major U.S. hospitals. The study explored the likelihood of endoscopy-related contamination after reprocessing. Nearly three out of four reusable medical endoscopes and duodenoscopes — deemed by the hospitals to have been reprocessed according to standard of care — tested positive for bacteria. Despite reprocessing…
Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) are some of the most serious — and preventable — risks patients face when undergoing inpatient medical care. Every year, millions of people around the world contract infections during hospital stays, many of which lead to longer recoveries, increased medical costs, or worse. But here’s the good news: one of the most…