SteriTek Talks About EtO Sterilization Alternatives

Voices of MPO Summit

SteriTek Talks About EtO Sterilization Alternatives—Voices of MPO Summit

With increasing concerns involving the use of ethylene oxide for terminal sterilization of medical devices, Larry Nichols of SteriTek speaks to other options.

By: Sean Fenske

Editor-in-Chief

Since sterilization is required for a majority of medical devices, manufacturers are exploring alternatives to the primary modality—ethylene oxide (EtO)—due to ongoing concerns about its future. Speaking to the growing interest in both established and new replacements, Larry Nichols, CEO of SteriTek, spent a few minutes with Sean Fenske, MPO’s editor-in-chief, at the 2024 MPO Summit.