ASP Launches 24-Minute EXPRESS Cycle for the STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) System

IRVINE, California -

- New Cycle is One of the Fastest on the Market and is Validated to Sterilize da Vinci(R) 3D Endoscopes

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) announced today the availability of the STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) System EXPRESS Cycle in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region. This new, faster cycle is designed for terminal surface sterilization of da Vinci(R) 3D endoscopes, as well as rigid telescopes, rechargeable batteries and many other devices. The EXPRESS cycle fulfills urgent sterilization needs without the damage associated with other sterilization modalities.

The STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) System EXPRESS Cycle is a feature upgrade that customers can choose to add to their new or existing STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) Systems. The 24-minute EXPRESS Cycle joins the 47-minute STANDARD and 42-minute FLEX cycles currently offered on the STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) System for the ultimate in infection prevention options.

“The addition of the EXPRESS Cycle and the potential to add other sterilization cycles optimizes our customer’s investment in STERRAD(R) Systems Technology,” said Dominique Legros, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the ASP EMEA Region. “Coupled with ASP first-class technical support and experienced clinical education advisors, the STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) System provides our customers with a long-term and flexible infection prevention solution.”

The STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) System EXPRESS Cycle is available immediately in the EMEA region. For more information about the EXPRESS Cycle or the STERRAD(R) 100NX(TM) System, please contact your local ASP representative.

About STERRAD(R) Sterilization Systems

With thousands of units in use at hospitals and healthcare facilities around the world, STERRAD(R) Sterilization Systems offer the most productive solution for low-temperature sterilization needs. Engineered using ASP’s breakthrough hydrogen peroxide gas plasma technology, STERRAD(R) Sterilization Systems sterilize instruments and medical devices safely and effectively, without the limitations or risks associated with peracetic acid, steam, and ethylene oxide gas systems. STERRAD(R) Sterilization Systems produce a measurable return on hospital’s sterilization investment by reducing instrument repair costs, offering rapid cycles, reducing instrument inventories, and enhancing safety.

About Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP)

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) Division of Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is a leading developer of innovative instrument sterilization, high level disinfection, and cleaning technologies. The company is dedicated to protecting patients, healthcare workers, and the environment with products that focus as much on safety as they do on efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Utilizing advanced instrument processing technologies, these products help customers to promote positive patient outcomes while controlling costs, increasing productivity, and enhancing safety. The company is based in Irvine, California, USA.

da Vinci is a registered trademark of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Source: Advanced Sterilization Products

Katie Sweet of ASP, +1-949-789-3945