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Because Sterile Processing (SP) professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, they are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. For more than 68 years, HSPA has been providing these professionals with the broadest available range of certification and continuing education offerings, along with the unsurpassed support that only a full-service membership organization can bring.

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FDA Clears IST’s ONE TRAY® for 365 Day Storage, Expanding Sterilization Flexibility for Surgical Facilities

Industry news

19 February 2026

FDA Clears IST’s ONE TRAY® for 365 Day Storage, Expanding Sterilization Flexibility for Surgical Facilities

DAYTON OH – February 19th, 2026 – Innovative Sterilization Technologies (IST) announced today that the ONE TRAY® sterilization container has received a second clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), significantly expanding its use across hospital and surgical facility workflows.   View the complete press release here: Condoc 743_IST FDA CLEARANCE PR_021226

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Tim Tzimas Named President and CEO of Innovative Sterilization Technologies/ONE TRAY®

Industry news

12 February 2026

Tim Tzimas Named President and CEO of Innovative Sterilization Technologies/ONE TRAY®

DAYTON, OH – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Innovative Sterilization Technologies (IST) has announced the appointment of Tim Tzimas as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for the company as it continues to reshape sterilization efficiency and medical device organization. Read the full press release here: OneTray […]

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Pure Processing Unveils New Brand Identity

Industry news

06 January 2026

Pure Processing Unveils New Brand Identity

Lisle, IL — January 5th 2025 — Pure Processing, a leader in medical device reprocessing solutions, today announced a comprehensive rebrand that reflects the company’s renewed commitment to raising the standard for safety, efficiency, and dignity in sterile processing and gastroenterology reprocessing departments. The rebrand underscores Pure Processing’s longstanding partnership with the reprocessing professionals who […]

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