TSO3 ships first new 3M Optreoz 125-Z sterilizer with STERIZONE Technology

TSO3 Inc. ("TSO3") (TSX: TOS) an innovator in sterilization technology for medical devices in healthcare settings using ozone, announces the shipment of the first new 3M(TM) Optreoz(TM) 125-Z sterilizer with TSO3 STERIZONE(R) Technology.

"Today is an important day in TSO3's history", said R.M. (Ric) Rumble, CEO at TSO3. "Today, we are shipping the first of the new 3M(TM) Optreoz(TM) 125-Z sterilizers to our global channel partner 3M(TM). While we have additional shipments planned, all for 3M(TM) training purposes at this time, this first new sterilizer is truly special in that it represents our ability to deliver a validated and fully functional unit meeting 3M(TM) requirements. As at team, we have come a very long way in a very short period of time and I couldn't be more proud of the quality of our work".

In December 2009, TSO3 announced a multi-year global channel partnership with 3M(TM) Infection Prevention Division, for the exclusive supply and distribution of its new sterilizer through 3M's worldwide operations under the 3M(TM) Optreoz(TM) 125-Z brand.

This new sterilizer offers three sterilization cycles in a single unit and is able to quickly and gently sterilize large loads of packaged simple and complex medical devices, ranging from general surgical instruments, to short and long, rigid and flexible endoscopes, including complex multi-channel devices; this product is a unique offering in low-temperature gaseous sterilization. This new sterilizer is approved for sale in Canada and Europe and is currently being reviewed by the US Regulatory Agency.