Most surgical instruments are primarily made of metal. So, if you have some metal dissolved in the water, that shouldn’t be a problem, right? Uh, no. The metals in the instruments are generally carefully chosen for their application and finished and passivated for long life (generally). Adding metals to the surface of these materials can…
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A previous post highlighted the importance of using label directions as the chemical IFU and why this is often an issue during surveys. Chemical labels also offer important clues for safe use. Chemical manufacturers are required to provide safety information on the product label which may be in several different locations. Look for three important…
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(I dedicate this post to Vermont, Nebraska, Louisiana, Alabama, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, and every CS professional who feels alone. We have not forgotten you…) Sterile Processing excellence is a team sport. True, there are some departments and leaders out there who have locked their department doors from the inside, and given everything…
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