As more US states attempt to shut down sterilization facilities that use ethylene oxide (EtO), industry and regulators are concerned about potential shortages to critical medical devices around the country.
Risk Of Sterilization Plant Shutdowns Across US Sends Shockwave Through Industry
While a number of US states are taking actions that could potentially ban or limit ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization plants in their communities, the FDA, industry and others are raising the alarm that such moves could lead to a shortage of medical devices critical to patients.
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