# Power-Free Portable Sterilizers The Invention Makes it Easier to Sterilize Medical Instruments By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-06-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-sterilizer References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/portable-sterilizer-makes-surgery-safer-millions/) & [eniwaresterile](http://www.eniwaresterile.com/) This [portable sterilizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-disinfection) could make a big difference when it comes to improving medical care available in developing communities. The goal behind the Eniware Portable Sterilizer is "a world with universal access to infection free healthcare." The power-free solution to sterilization could make surgery safer for millions of patients globally, specifically those in particularly remote areas without access to clean water or electricity. The lightweight invention is quick and safe to use, as it requires only a capsule of room-temperature nitrogen dioxide to efficiently sterilize [surgical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology). The 25 liter case has a carrying handle, making it very mobile and easy to move around. Field clinical trials will use the device beginning this month in Africa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Power-free Sterilization:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional sterilization industry by offering a more sustainable and accessible alternative - **Portable Medical Equipment:** Innovation in the medical equipment industry to make healthcare more accessible in remote areas - **Global Health Innovation:** Paving the way for more innovations in the global healthcare industry ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Equipment:** Opportunity to innovate and create more lightweight and mobile medical equipment - **Sustainability:** Creating a more sustainable solution for sterilization in medical and other industries - **Global Health:** Innovations in the healthcare industry that aim to improve healthcare access for patients in remote and underdeveloped areas ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Sterilizing Bottle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bottle-warmer.md) - [Water Purifier Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladislamp-disinfection.md) - [Chemical-Free Produce Sterilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-food-cleaner.md) - [Portable Ultrasonic Dishwashers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-ultrasonic-dishwasher.md) - [Portable Menstrual Cup Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosa-rugosa-menstrual-cup.md) - [Multipurpose Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonertool-portable-washing-machine.md) - [Wound-Sanitizing Blue Light Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-care-device.md) - [Dedicated Cleaning Tool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilizer-2022.md) - [Powerful UV Sanitation Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-sanitizer-wand.md)