title: Failure of the STER-O-LIZER MD 200 to pass the EPA sporicidal test.
abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially licenses and authorizes use of commercial gas and liquid sterilants. Products registered by the EPA include ethylene oxide gas, formalin-alcohol vapor, glutaraldehyde liquid, and chlorine dioxide liquid. One product that is exempted from EPA registration is the STER-O-LIZER MD 200, in which the active component is electropotentiated saline solution. The manufacturer of the STER-O-LIZER claims that the device sterilizes surgical instruments in 2 minutes. Sterilization claims for the product are based on a test selected by the manufacturer. The EPA, however, is not concerned about the use of the STER-O-LIZER because it is non-toxic to humans. This study tested the validity of the manufacturer's claim by using EPA standards.
authors: Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Kolstad
mesh_terms: D001412:Bacillus subtilis; D003013:Clostridium; D004868:Equipment Failure; D013172:Spores, Fungal; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014481:United States; D014484:United States Environmental Protection Agency