Ethylene Oxide (EO) Vs Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Device Sterilization
If you need a low-temperature sterilization process for your medical products, then two of your main options are ethylene oxide (EO) and vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) sterilization. These two medical device sterilization protocols have been in use in the United States for years, and they are both good options when heat-sensitive medical devices and products need to be sterilized before they are packaged or used by patients.
Read on to learn how these two medical device sterilization techniques are performed and each of their unique advantages.