PAMA announces new ethylene oxide (EO) sterilisation solution

PAMA Manufacturing and Sterilization have developed a process for ethylene oxide (EO) sterilisation that is designed to be eco-efficient, cost-effective, and safe, while maintaining the sterility results of the traditional system.

The engineering team has been working on this since 2016, and in 2021 the company successfully obtained ISO 11135 certifications for the sterilisation system. 

PAMA has implemented a more efficient process by reducing the use of EO gas, resulting in a significant reduction of negative environmental impacts. In addition to using 50% less EO gas in the sterilisation cycle. The closed system captures any consumed EO and directs it to the in-house scrubber for the removal of harmful materials, preventing the direct release of EO into the environment.

EO sterilisation has been used for medical devices since 1930 and currently, 50% of medical devices are sterilised using this method. However, in recent years, concerns have been raised about EO emissions from sterilisation facilities and their potential health effects on workers and nearby residents. PAMA's solution addresses these concerns while ensuring the continued availability of safe and effective medical devices.