Low temperature sterilization is a method of sterilization used in healthcare facilities designed for heat and moisture-sensitive devices that may be susceptible to damage from a steam sterilization cycle. A common type of low temperature sterilization is vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization (also known as VH2O2 sterilization).
How do V-PRO Sterilizers compare with other low temperature sterilizers? Use this chart to explore the differences between V-PRO Sterilizers and other common VH2O2 sterilizers based on important factors like chamber size, cycle time, utilities, electronic record keeping capabilities and more.
STERRAD® NX® Low Temperature Gas Plasma Sterilizer
STERRAD® NX® with ALLClear® Technology
STERRAD® 100NX® System with ALLClear® Technology
STERRAD® 100NX® Low Temperature Gas Plasma Sterilizer
Sterizone® VP4 Low Temperature Sterilizer
STERRAD® NX® Low Temperature Gas Plasma Sterilizer
STERRAD® NX® System with ALLClear® Technology
STERRAD® 100NX® System with ALLClear® Technology
STERRAD® 100NX® Low Temperature Gas Plasma Sterilizer
Sterizone® VP4 Low Temperature Sterilizer
Usable Chamber Volume (L) The higher the usable volume indicates higher throughput of the sterilizer.
136
60
30
30
82.3 - 93.4
82.3 - 93.4
125
Chamber Shape
Rectangular
Rectangular
Rectangular
Rectangular
Rectangular
Rectangular
Rectangular
Cycle time (min) The lower cycle time indicates higher throughput of the sterilizer because more cycles can be run per shift and it allows the user to turn around devices quicker to serve the OR needs.
16 Fast Non Lumen 28 Non Lumen 52 Lumen 35 Flexible
19 Fast Non Lumen 28 Non Lumen 60 Lumen 38 Flexible
38 Advanced 28 Standard
38 Advanced 28 Standard
24 Express 47 Standard 42 Flex 60 Duo
24 Express 47 Standard 42 Flex 60 Duo
~46 to > 70 (One cycle with 9 different load configurations)
Chamber Temperature (°C) The lower temperature indicates a gentler process for temperature sensitive devices.
50
50
< 55
< 55
< 55
< 55
41
Sterilant
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide & Ozone
Cycles per Cassette / Case
15/45 Standard Cycles 30/90 Fast Non Lumen Cycles
20/60 Standard Cycles 30/90 Fast Cycles
5 / 25
5 / 25
5 / 10
5 / 10
5 / 10
Sterilizer H2O2 Concentration The lower concentration indicates a gentler sterilization process, indicates longer lifespan of devices being processed.
59%
59%
90%
90%
84-94% Standard and Flex 59% Express and DUO
84-94% Standard and Flex 59% Express and DUO
50%
Plasma Presence of plasma indicates higher temperature during the sterilization process. Higher temperature puts strain on certain temperature sensitive devices during the sterilization process. The presence of plasma also leads to higher number of cycle aborts.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Configurations
Cabinet, Recessed
Cabinet
Cart, Counter
Cart, Counter
Cabinet, Recessed
Cabinet, Recessed
Cabinet, Recessed
Electronic Record Keeping
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dimensions (mm) W X L X H
838 x 973 x 1829
572 x 835 x 1562
560 x 810 x 840
554 x 792 x 930
775 x 1020 x 1791
775 x 1016 x 1791
775 X 1234 X 1918 (not incl. loading cart)
Utilities
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric, Oxygen tank and Supply lines
Moisture check Checks for moisture prior to starting the sterilization cycle, this process eliminates moisture related cycle aborts after the sterilant has been injected.
Included in Cycle time
Included in Cycle time
N/A
Adds 5 minutes to cycle time
Adds 5 minutes to cycle time
N/A
N/A
Connect to tracking systems
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
None listed
Dry loads required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wrap
Halyard Medline Cardinal
Halyard Medline Cardinal
Halyard Medline Cardinal
Halyard Medline Cardinal
Halyard Medline Cardinal
Halyard Medline Cardinal
None listed in IFU
Container
Aesculap Genesis Case Medical
Aesculap Genesis Case Medical
Aesculap Genesis Case Medical
Aesculap Genesis Case Medical
Aesculap Genesis Case Medical
Aesculap Genesis Case Medical
Case Medical
Tray
PROLITE Sterilization Trays Summit Medical Trays
PROLITE Sterilization Trays
Aptimax Trays Summit Medical Trays PROLITE Trays
Aptimax Trays Summit Medical Trays PROLITE Trays
Aptimax Trays Summit Medical Trays PROLITE Trays
Aptimax Trays Summit Medical Trays PROLITE Trays
None listed in IFU
Tyvek® Spun Bound Pouch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
None
Biological Indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chemical Indicator Tape
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
None
Chemical Indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Major OEM endorsements from Olympus®, Intuitive Surgical®, Karl Storz®, Stryker®, for devices such as:
Surgical Instruments
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Rigid Endoscopic devices
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Flexible Scopes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Devices that contain Glass
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Lumen Claims (Internal Diameter x Length)
Single Channel Stainless Steel
≥ 0.77mm x ≤ 527mm ≥ 0.8mm x ≤ 542mm ≥ 0.48mm x ≤ 100mm
> 0.77mm x < 410mm
> 1 mm x < 150mm > 2 mm x < 400mm > 3 mm x < 500mm
> 1 mm x < 150mm > 2 mm x < 400mm > 3 mm x < 500mm
> 0.7mm x < 500mm
> 0.7mm x < 500mm
> 0.7mm x < 500mm
Dual Channel Stainless Steel
≥ 0.77mm x ≤ 527mm ≥ 0.8mm x ≤ 452mm ≥ 0.48mm x ≤ 100mm
> 0.77mm x < 410mm
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
> 0.7mm x < 500mm
Triple Channel Stainless Steel
≥ 0.77mm x ≤ 527mm ≥ 0.8mm x ≤ 542mm ≥ 0.48mm x ≤ 100mm
> 1.2 mm x < 275mm > 1.8 mm x < 310mm or > 2.8 mm x < 317mm
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dead End Lumens
≥ 1.3mm x ≤ 73mm
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rigid Non-Metallic Lumens
≥ 3mm x ≤ 298mm ≥ 4mm x ≤ 424mm
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Max Stainless Steel Lumens per load
20
12
10
10
10
10
15
Flexible Scopes
Single Channel
> 1mm x < 1050mm (Max 2 per load)
≥ 1mm x ≤ 990mm (Max 1 per load)
> 1mm x < 850mm (Max 1 per load)
> 1mm x < 850mm (Max 1 per load)
Flex: > 1mm x < 1065mm (Max 2 per load) DUO: > 1mm x < 875mm (Max 2 per load)
Flex: > 1mm x < 850mm (Max 2 per load) DUO: > 1mm x < 875mm (Max 2 per load)
> 1mm x < 850mm (Max 3 per load)
Dual Channel
> 1mm x < 1050mm (Max 2 per load)
≥ 1mm x ≤ 990mm (Max 1 per load)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
> 1 mm x < 989 / 850mm (Max 2 per load)
Multi Channel
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
> 1.2 mm x < 1955mm > 1.45 mm x < 3500 mm (Max 1 per load)
Maximum Non-Lumen Load (lbs)
50 (Non Lumen Cycle) 16 (Fast Non Lumen Cycle)
25 (Non Lumen Cycle)
10.7 (Standard)
10.7 (Standard)
21.4 (Standard) 10.7 (Express)
21.4 (Standard) 10.7 (Express)
75
Mixed load capabilities with Flexible scope
Yes - Lumened or non-lumened devices, up to 5 stainless steel lumens ≥ 0.48mm x ≤ 100mm
Yes- Lumened or non-lumened devices, up to 12 stainless steel lumens
No
No
Yes - Limited to accessories normally connected to a flexible endoscope during use
12 - Non Lumen 12 - Flexible 32 - Lumen 7.5 - Fast Non Lumen
7.5 - Fast 9 - Non Lumen 32 - Lumen 9 - Flexible
16 - Advanced 7 - Standard
15 - Advanced 7 - Standard
6 - Express 17 - Flex 17 - Standard 32 - DUO
6 - Express 17 - Flex 17 - Standard 32 - DUO
7 - 20
Total Dose (mg/L x exposure time) The lower total dose indicates a gentler sterilization process, indicates longer lifespan of devices being processed.
109 - Non Lumen 109 - Flexible 291 - Lumen 68 - Fast
97 - Non Lumen 81 - Fast 346 - Lumen 97 - Flexible
385 - Advanced 179 - Standard
384 - Advanced 179 - Standard
157 - Express 444 - Flex 444 - Standard 238 - Duo
158 - Express 444 - Flex 444 - Standard 238 - Duo
571 - 2880 + Ozone total of 20mg/L x min
Ozone Concentration
None
None
None
None
None
None
2mg/L
Ozone Exposure Time
None
None
None
None
None
None
10 min (5 min per pulse)
Ozone Dose (mg/L x exposure time) Ozone presence indicates presence of non- validated sterilization method.
None
None
None
None
None
None
20
Additional Hydrogen Peroxide Exposure with Ozone Exposure
None
None
None
None
None
None
10 min (5 min per pulse)
Additional Hydrogen Peroxide Dose (mg/L x exposure time)
