AdvaMed cites EPA’s own impact assessment to push back against ethylene oxide proposals, May 12, 2023

The SterileWave endoscope product line precludes the need for ethylene oxide, radiation, or any other chemical or method of sterilizing endoscopic instruments.  The SterileWave endoscope is single-use.  Perform the surgical procedure and discard.  This eliminates the harsh chemicals, the labor, the training, the sterilization equipment and all the associated costs, all for a higher resolution […]

A new sterilization technology remains an unsuccessful technical challenge

While so many companies have been in pursuit of a safer alternative to sterilizing endoscopes, one might ask: why sterilize them at all?  Use and discard is an alternative that precludes all of the problems associated with sterilization:  harsh chemicals, inexperienced technicians, labor shortages, hospital space, the cost of sterilization equipment, insurance premiums and more.  […]

US agency tightening emissions standards and implement safeguards for exposed workers

As we continue to face talented labor shortages and the increased cost of doing business in our healthcare environment, SterileWave looks to address both pressure points.  With a single-use endoscope, SterileWave eliminates the potential carryover of bacterial infections and additionally eliminate the harsh chemicals and labor requirements to sterilize reusable endoscopic instruments.  More and more […]