In the world of modern healthcare, sterility is more than a requirement—it’s a critical safeguard. At Andersen Sterilizers, we’ve dedicated years to perfecting and innovating the tools and techniques that protect patients, staff, and entire facilities. One of the most vital methods in the sterilization process is what we call terminal sterilization. But what exactly…
As the cost of surgical devices, sterilization, and supply chain delays continues to rise, veterinary practices often face the challenge.
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…
High-tech medical instruments are costly to replace. Andersen’s low-temperature ethylene oxide (EO) gas sterilization systems help extend the lifespan of expensive medical devices by preventing the wear and tear caused by traditional sterilization methods. Because EO operates at a lower temperature than steam sterilization, it effectively sterilizes heat-sensitive instruments without causing damage. “Our systems offer…
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.
By Karen E. Butler, Director of Communications Andersen Sterilizers was founded by H.W. Andersen, M.D., 66 years ago. As a young surgeon at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Andersen developed a line of nasogastric tubes and wound drains that dramatically improved upon the then-current designs. The need to effectively sterilize these delicate instruments led to the launch…
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.
Ethylene Oxide – Flexible Chamber Technology is Andersen’s proprietary and award-winning sterilization process. It is shared by the Andersen Anprolene and EOGas 4 models.