STERRAD® Sterilization Systems Use Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Technology
First graph, second sentence should read: The endorsement follows completion of the sterilization validation and material compatibility studies performed by Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP).
The corrected release reads:
KARL STORZ ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF THE STERRAD® NX™ & STERRAD® 100NX™ SYSTEMS FROM ASP FOR ITS FLEXIBLE FIBERSCOPES
STERRAD® Sterilization Systems Use Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Technology
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a leader in diagnostic and operative minimally invasive endoscopic technology, announces that it is now endorsing the STERRAD NX and 100NX Systems as one of the approved sterilization methods for KARL STORZ Flexible Fiberscopes. The endorsement follows completion of the sterilization validation and material compatibility studies performed by Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP). Testing was performed in accordance with recognized ANSI/AAMI/ISO standards and guidelines, as well as pertinent FDA requirements.
“There is an increasing trend among hospitals, including Veterans Administration facilities, to centralize sterilization functions in the Sterile Processing Departments (SPD),” said Bill Wise, Executive Director, Downstream Marketing, KARL STORZ. “These hospitals require sterilization systems for the SPD that can support greater workflow and allow sterilization, transport and storage of heat-sensitive flexible endoscopes. STERRAD System technologies combine flexibility and faster instrument turnaround.”
“By working closely with leading medical device manufacturers such as KARL STORZ, ASP is strengthening its commitment to infection prevention and the best possible customer experience. ASP offers validated medical device sterilization solutions to healthcare professionals who utilize our more than 12,000 STERRAD Systems installed worldwide,” said Karen Borg, Worldwide Vice President of Marketing for ASP. “KARL STORZ’s endorsement is specific to ASP’s next-generation sterilization solutions—the compact STERRAD NX System and the larger-capacity STERRAD 100NX System and can be viewed 24/7 by STERRAD System customers on ASP’s groundbreaking STERRAD Sterility Guide at www.sterradsterilityguide.com.”
KARL STORZ Flexible Fiberscopes that are compatible with the STERRAD NX and 100NX Systems have the following properties: Silver, stainless-steel focus ring; polymer handle; serial numbers that begin with the number “2”; and meet the STERRAD NX and 100NX Systems’ lumen restrictions. All new KARL STORZ Flexible Fiberscopes are STERRAD NX and 100NX Systems compatible. Customers will receive automatic upgrades to compatible units when they send their older KARL STORZ flexible fiberscopes for major repair.
About ASP
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), division of Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, has a long track record of designing and delivering innovative infection prevention solutions that dramatically raise the level of healthcare and safety for those who matter most. ASP’s pioneering technology, global distribution, and established leadership position enable it to simplify the process of buying and operating infection prevention products and services every day, for thousands of medical facilities around the world. This in turn enables its customers to focus on what they do best - preventing infection and saving lives. Contact ASP at 888-783-7723 or visit www.aspjj.com.
STERRAD is a registered trademark and NX and 100NX are trademarks of ASP.
About KARL STORZ
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., is an affiliate of KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG, an international leader for over 60 years in reusable endoscope technology, encompassing all endoscopic specialties. Based in Tuttlingen, Germany, KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship and clinical effectiveness. For more information, call (800) 421-0837 or visit the company’s Web site at www.karlstorz.com or www.karlstorz-hd-endoscopy.com.
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Contacts:
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc.
Susan Jaffy Marx
Marketing
Communications
424-218-8701
