H2O2Plasmasterilisation
H2O2Plasmasterilisation is a sterilization technology that combines hydrogen peroxide chemistry with a plasma phase to inactivate microorganisms on heat-sensitive medical devices and other equipment. In this method, hydrogen peroxide is introduced into a sealed chamber as vapor or gas. An energy source, such as radiofrequency or microwave power, generates a plasma, producing reactive species that attack microbial cells, proteins, and nucleic acids. The process operates at relatively low temperatures, reducing the risk of damage to sensitive items. After the biocidal phase, residual hydrogen peroxide is broken down by the plasma or during an aeration step, leaving the load with minimal residues.
The process typically involves loading devices into a sterilization chamber, conditioning the load, introducing hydrogen peroxide
Advantages of this approach include effective sterilization at low temperature, relatively rapid cycles, and good material
Applications are common in healthcare settings for sterilizing medical devices such as surgical instruments, endoscopes, catheters,