Steris Corporation

FDA Issues Notice on System 1; STERIS Responds

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice, “Concerns About the Steris System 1 Processor, Components, and Accessories, and FDA Recommendations,” which reads as follows: “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing this ...More
December 7, 2009
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
STERIS Corporation Contributes $5K to CHESP Scholarship

STERIS Corporation, a platinum sponsor of the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) today contributed $5,000 to the ASHES Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) Scholarship Fund. ...More
September 2, 2009
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Combining Commitment and Technology to Control the Transmission of Acinetobacter

Acinetobacter and Long-term Acute CareLong-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) provide an important segment in the continuum of care for a small population (estimated 2 percent to 3 percent) of acute care patients.1 These patients are medically complex, and are dependent on ...More
May 27, 2009
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization, Environmental Hygiene
STERIS Corporation Submits New Sterilization System to FDA

Mentor, Ohio - STERIS Corporation today announced that it has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a new liquid chemical sterilization system for 510(k) clearance. The new submission follows discussions with the FDA regarding issues raised in a May 2008 ...More
January 20, 2009
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
STERIS Corp. Welcomes Richard Schule as New Clinical Education Director

Since its inception, STERIS Corporation has held the belief that providing expert education to healthcare professionals assures the optimal use of new technology and contributes to achieving best healthcare practices for patients. This core strategy will continue to evolve ...More
December 4, 2008
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Air/Room Sterilization is the Newest Way to Eliminate Contaminants

Indoor air in a healthcare environment is a veritable invisible cloud of particulate matter, microorganisms (including spores, viruses and bacteria) and volatile organic compounds (emitted by cleaning products and furniture) dust, lint from hospital linens and fabrics, ...More
October 13, 2008
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization, Environmental Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
STERIS Corporation Launches Next-Generation Sterility Assurance Technology in the U.S.

MENTOR, Ohio — STERIS Corporation, a leader in sterility assurance monitoring technologies, announces the launch of its first Class 6 products, the Verify® SixCess™ Steam Emulating Indicators and Test Packs, which are now available in the United ...More
May 8, 2008
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Keeping the "Clean Room" Clean

Processes inside the sterile processing and central sterile (CS) supply areas are imperative. Sterile processing department (SPD) technicians work hard to maintain sterility, but unfortunately, others compromise this work through improper storage and handling practices. ...More
April 16, 2008
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization
STERIS Corp. Promotes Timothy Chapman to Group President of Healthcare

MENTOR, Ohio -- STERIS Corporation announces that Timothy L. Chapman has been promoted to senior vice president and group president of healthcare. Chapman joined the company in January 2006 as senior vice president of business strategy. In his new role, Chapman replaces ...More
February 6, 2008
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Symmetry Medical to Acquire Specialty Surgical Instruments

WARSAW, Ind. -- Symmetry Medical Inc., an independent provider of products to the global orthopedic device industry and other medical markets, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Specialty Surgical Instruments (SSI) and Ultra Containers of ...More
August 30, 2007
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization