title: Clearing up confusion about the Steris System 1E. ECRI Institute's perspective on its appropriate use.
abstract: Recent statements by FDA about the appropriate use of the Steris System 1 E have created uncertainty in hospitals looking to replace the STERIS SYSTEM 1. We've spoken with FDA and steris and reviewed the evidence. Here's why we think the SS1 E can be considered for use in your facility.
mesh_terms: D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004869:Equipment Safety / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration