The ROSS M1 utilizes a sterilant that is catalytically decomposed into to oxygen and water vapor at the end of the sterilization cycle.

There are many advantages associated with the ROSS M1 process as it does not produce toxic by-products or require high temperatures to inactivate contaminant microorganisms.

• No toxic chemical handling
• No toxic sterilization by-products
• No requirement for clean water source
• Stand-alone device, no infrastructure required
• Rechargeable battery
• Dust- and water-proof enclosure
• Fast process time of approximately 35 minutes
• Demonstrated safety: biocompatibility
• Demonstrated efficacy: inactivates most-resistant organism

Rugged Ozone Sterilization System M1 (ROSS M1)

• New equipment of the Special Operations Forces
• Automated cycle, automated process parameters, confirms operational bounds
• Process feedback, measurements stored in internal memory (1 second interval)
• Ozone from ambient air
• Battery and/or 12VDC powered
  Operates at 60W maximum
• Designed for durability and portability with carrying handle and impact resistant briefcase shape
• 18L sterilization capacity
• Sterilant (peroxone) catalytically decomposed to water vapor and oxygen
• Low-temperature sterilization
• Built-in safety and efficacy controls

Steam Sterilizer

• Current equipment of the Special Operations Forces
• User timed, user dependent parameters, user compliance with operational bounds
• Limited process feedback, no record retention
• Requires 4L of potable water per cycle
• Requires 120VAC power
  Operates at 1050W
• Not designed for portability, fragile gauges and valves on exterior, external case required for transport
• 13.5L sterilization capacity
• Steam manually vented to external environment upon completion (burn risk)
• Heat-sensitive material limitations
• User controlled safety and efficacy

Man-portability, power efficiency, and minimal logistic footprint make the Rugged Ozone Sterilization System M1 (ROSS M1) a perfect candidate for field usage.