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STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST)

about STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies is a global provider of contract sterilization, laboratory testing and product and packaging testing services; and integrated sterilization equipment, control systems, and radiation dosimetry to support medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Through our global network of facilities, we provide a technology-neutral sterilization services offering including electron beam, gammaX-rayethylene oxidevaporized hydrogen peroxide, and steam technologies.

We support our Customers throughout the sterilization process with a comprehensive offering of testing and validation services, including microbiological, analytical, and product and packaging testing. In addition to this, we provide equipment and technologies and dosimetry to sterilization providers.

Our STERIS TechTeam® professionals assist our Customers with sterilization validation and laboratory testing services at every stage of the sterilization design process, from product development through routine processing.

Through our STERIS AST Equipment and Technologies offering, we provide integrated sterilization equipment and control systems, including accelerators and product handling systems.

We support radiation processing with both red perspex and alanine pellet dosimeters used to measure ionizing radiation.

Our mission

At STERIS, WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD.  This Mission applies not only for patients, but for our Associates, the communities in which we live and work, and the environment.

While our footprint spans the globe, we are proud of our local teams who are committed to ensuring that we continue to meet or exceed country and regional requirements for the operations of our sterilization facilities.

Guided by our Business Imperatives, our global team is committed to creating innovative and sustainable solutions to support medical device manufacturing and, ultimately, patient safety.

As part of our dedication to health, safety, and the environment, we developed the Sustainable EO® sterilization services program. This innovative program provides Customers with strategies to reduce the volume of EO sterilant used in the sterilization process. 

Who is STERIS?

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.

  • 17,000+ Associates Worldwide
  • Serving Customers in over 100 countries
  • STE Listed on NYSE
  • $5 Billion in Revenue

STERIS consists of three key areas within the healthcare industry. These three areas make up the STERIS business segments:

  • Healthcare
  • Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST)
  • Life Sciences

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