Sterile Processing

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Tech loading scopes into automatic reprocessor (left), Tech manually cleaning scope (right)
Sterile Processing

Best Practices Beat Fast Processes Every Time

Aug. 25, 2023
Manual Versus Automated Device/Instrument Cleaning
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Wet Loads

Dec. 24, 2024
Q: “Our facility has been dealing with wet loads for the past six months or so, and we keep increasing our dry time to eliminate it. We now are doing 90 minutes of dry time...
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Reduce, Reuse, Rethink: Cost of Ownership and Sustainability

Dec. 12, 2024
Procurement decisions are usually driven by cost and performance. This is true regardless of industry; hospitals and medical facilities are no exception. If the only performance...
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FDA Guidance on Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Facility Changes for Class III Devices

Dec. 2, 2024
The FDA says it published the guidance to lessen supply chain impacts.
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Nov. 22, 2024
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Smart Handling of Scopes Saves Time and Money While Safeguarding Care

Oct. 29, 2024
While essential for patient care, endoscopes tend to get a bad rap when it comes to reprocessing and maintenance. Their complexity is a double-edged sword: facilitating advanced...