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Have you ever considered how much STERRAD™ Technology helps preserve the lifespan of your devices compared to other sterilizers?
According to original medical device manufacturers’ Instructions for Use (IFUs), the difference is remarkable.

For instance, several Olympus IFUs* state:

“Olympus has verified that no degradation occurs when the listed number of sterilization cycles is performed. When this endoscope is sterilized more than the following times, the degradation shown in Figure 3.4 may occur. If such degradation happens, maintenance is required. For more details, contact Olympus.”

The comparison is striking:

ASP STERRAD™ 100NX and NX™ Systems: 100 cycles
STERIS V-PRO® maX: 50 cycles

By choosing STERRAD™ Systems, you can double the sterilization cycles while maintaining device integrity, reducing maintenance needs, and optimizing operational efficiency.

− Cracks, deterioration or peeling may occur in bending section shown as Figure 3.4, insertion section or universal cord.”

*This information is referenced in the IFUs of certain scopes, including:

CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-VH, OLYMPUS CYF-VHR
CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-VHA
ENDOEYE FLEX DEFLECTABLE VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS LTF-S190-5, OLYMPUS LTF-S190-10
EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS BF-XP190, OLYMPUS BF-P190, OLYMPUS BF-Q190, OLYMPUS BF-H190, OLYMPUS BF-1TH190, OLYMPUS BF-XT190
EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS BF-MP190F
URETERO-RENO VIDEOSCOPE: URF-V3, URF-V3R
URETERO-RENO FIBERSCOPE: URF-P7, URF P7R
RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-V3, OLYMPUS URF-V3R
OES CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-5, OLYMPUS CYF-5A
VISERA CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS CYF-V2
RHINO-LARYNGO FIBERSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-GP2
RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-V3
RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-VH
RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-VT3
BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS BF-H1200, OLYMPUS BF-1TH1200
RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE: OLYMPUS ENF-V4, OLYMPUS ENF-VH2

STERRAD™ Systems Devices Double Life