FDA Clears Aesculap SterilContainer S System for use in the STERIS Amsco V-PRO 1 and V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aesculap, Inc. is pleased to announce that the SterilContainer S product line has been cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), (510(k) number, K093649) for use in the STERIS Corporation’s V-PRO 1 and V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems.

“Maximizing ROI is key in today’s economic environment,” said Edward Nuber, Product Manager, Sterile Technology, Aesculap Inc. “Healthcare facilities can reduce repair cost while maximizing set utilization by securing heat and moisture-sensitive instruments in the Aesculap SterilContainer S system during processing in the V-PRO™ 1 and V-PRO™ 1 Plus Systems.”

The Aesculap SterilContainer S is a reusable, environmentally friendly, rigid container system used for the packaging, transportation, and storage of instruments prior to, during and after sterilization. The SterilContainer S product line consists of Full, Three Quarter, Half and Extra Long Mini size SterilContainers, instrument baskets, filters, indicator cards, tamper proof locks, silicone mats, and the Aesculap Instrument Organization System.

The V-PRO 1 and V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems can quickly process high volumes of heat and moisture-sensitive devices using vaporized hydrogen peroxide, an environmentally friendly sterilant. In addition to the single 55-minute automated cycle of the V-PRO 1 system, the new V-PRO 1 Plus sterilizer includes a second 28-minute cycle specifically for sterilizing non-lumened devices. This allows operators to enhance productivity by choosing the cycle that best matches the devices being sterilized. Both systems have a one-touch control that requires minimal training, and both are equipped with remote monitoring capabilities for increased uptime.

About Aesculap, Inc. Aesculap, Inc., Center Valley, PA is a member of the B. Braun group of companies. With its world headquarters in Tuttlingen, Germany, Aesculap is the world's largest manufacturer of surgical instrumentation and sterilization container systems. For more than 140 years, Aesculap has provided customers with surgical instrumentation and implants for neurosurgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, thoracic, micro-vascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic, laparoscopic and general surgery, and central processing in a mission to provide "Quality in all we do." For more information contact Aesculap Customer Service at 1-800-282-9000 or visit www.aesculapusa.com.

About B. Braun

Since its founding in 1839, B. Braun has built an unparalleled store of knowledge and expertise in delivering innovative healthcare products, medical devices and programs that enhance both patient and health-professional safety. Its 30,000 employees worldwide are proud of their commitment to translating customer needs into products with unmatched quality, superior technology, cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility.

Through its "Sharing Expertise®" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. For more information about B. Braun or its safety healthcare products, call 800-854-6851, email us at inquiry@bbraun.com or visit B. Braun at www.bbraunusa.com.

About STERIS

STERIS Corporation is a leading provider of infection prevention and surgical products and services, focused primarily on critical healthcare, pharmaceutical and research markets. The Company's more than 5,000 dedicated employees around the world work together to supply a broad array of equipment, consumables and services solutions that enhance Customer productivity and quality, and help make the world a safer place. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol STE. For more information, please visit www.steris.com.

Contacts Aesculap, Inc. Ed Nuber, 610-984-9287 edward.nuber@aesculap.com

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