Sterilization

What is a Sterilization Equipment？

Medical sterilization equipment refers to devices or machines that sterilize medical instruments, equipment, and supplies to ensure that the medical process is free of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores that can cause infection. Sterilization is a critical process in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infectious diseases between patients and healthcare providers.

What Are the Most Commonly Used Types of Sterilization Equipment?

There are many methods of medical sterilization, among which steam or autoclave sterilization is the most common method of device sterilization. The choice of sterilization equipment depends on the type of items to be sterilized and the specific requirements of the healthcare facility. Some common types of sterilization equipment include:
(1) Pressure steam sterilizer: Uses steam to sterilize equipment and supplies under pressure.
(2) Ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilizer: ETO gas sterilizes heat-sensitive medical instruments and equipment.
(3) Dry heat sterilizers use high temperatures to sterilize items.
Among common sterilizations, pressure steam sterilization of equipment is one of healthcare facilities’ most widely used methods. Uzzmed.com has different pressure steam sterilization equipment models, such as vertical pressure steam sterilizers, electric heating vertical steam sterilizers, horizontal cylinder pressure steam sterilizers, etc.