Michael
Are We In A Loaner Bubble?
The number of loaners trays delivered per month is up 35% as compared to before the pandemic*. As we’ve discussed in the past, with the increase in procedures at more locations, it doesn’t look like this trend will slow down. At what point does this become a problem? For manufacturers, loaner sets allow them to…
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Putting the Puzzle Together for Point of Use Precleaning Compliance, Part 1
The drumbeat for starting instrument processing at point of use continues. It takes a team with perioperative management, infection preventionists AND SPD leadership to keep pressing for compliance after the latest survey visit. Compliance involves two important steps: (1) precleaning with sterile water and sterile sponges DURING procedures; and (2) pretreatment with wet towels or…
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