Stryker’s sterilization technology increasing uses of N95 masks in Canada
Stryker has the first system approved by Health Canada to sterilize N95 masks for reuse, allowing front line workers to use one mask up to three times. Hospitals across the country are receiving the Sterizone VP4 technology and will be able to sterilize almost 12 million masks per year, resulting in more than 36 million uses of masks.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and specifically N95 masks are essential for healthcare workers and have limited supply in Canada, making it important to find creative ways to increase supply and maximize use.
After taking the initiative to start testing their existing Sterizone VP4 sterilizer on N95 masks in March, in early April the company’s Quebec subsidiary, TS03, received approval from Health Canada for this new use in only two days after submitting.