Is High-Level Disinfection Enough?
In October 2024, after Vanderbilt Health notified an unspecified number of patients that they may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B.

In October 2024, after Vanderbilt Health notified an unspecified number of patients that they may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B.

More than half of all medical devices in the U.S. are sterilized using ethylene oxide (EO) gas. Instruments made with plastic, like syringes, surgical gloves, and IV tubes, cannot withstand the high temperatures used by other sterilization methods to achieve terminal sterility. Ethylene oxide, however, achieves terminal sterility at low temperatures and with zero damage….

Here are step-by-step directions on how to use Andersen’s AN94 Vapor-Trak Monitoring Badges.

This article explores the role of EO gas sterilization in preventing HAIs, and its importance in infection control.

What is used to sterilize dental instruments? In dental practices, ensuring the sterility of dental tools is essential to protect patients from infections and cross-contamination. To achieve this, various methods and tools are employed. Let’s take a look at the methods and tools that are used in the process of sterilizing instruments. By understanding the…

Understanding how long ethylene oxide sterilization lasts is crucial when considering this method for medical devices and equipment. Ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization is widely used due to its effectiveness in eliminating microorganisms, ensuring that tools remain sterile for extended periods. However, the duration of sterility depends on factors such as packaging, storage conditions, and handling…

IRS Tax Code Section 179 allows you to deduct 100% of the cost of your new gas sterilizer from your gross income. Tax Code 179 is an incentive created by the US government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves. Put Tax Code 179 to work for you.


Andersen Sterilizers founder, H.W. Andersen, M.D., designed and patented the first self-contained Biological Indicator (BI) in 1969. Long after his patent expired, his invention has become an industry in and of itself.

Andersen’s referral program: Share the love with three colleagues and get a free box of gas – a nearly $300 value! It’s nice to share.