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Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO) symbol: a rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and EO on the right
ISO 15223-1-5.2.3, ISO 7000-2501
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Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO)

A rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and EO on the right. · also called “EO sterilized”, “ETO”, “Ethylene oxide sterilization”, “STERILE EO”

What the Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO) symbol means

Sterilised with ethylene oxide

The device was sterilised using ethylene oxide (EO) gas. Like the other STERILE marks it means the contents are sterile as supplied.

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  • ISO 15223-1
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Questions about the Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO) symbol

What does the Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO) symbol mean?
The device was sterilised using ethylene oxide (EO) gas. Like the other STERILE marks it means the contents are sterile as supplied.
What does the Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO) symbol look like?
A rectangular frame split in two: STERILE on the left and EO on the right. It is also called “EO sterilized”, “ETO”, “Ethylene oxide sterilization” and “STERILE EO”.
Which standard defines the Sterilized using ethylene oxide (STERILE EO) symbol?
It is listed as ISO 15223-1-5.2.3 and ISO 7000-2501.

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