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The Role of Chemical Indicators in Load Release

Chemical indicators (or CIs) are a necessary part of any healthcare facility's sterility assurance program. Since the introduction of the Bowie and Dick Test in 1969, the use of chemical indicators has expanded to cover a wide range of sterilization and high-level disinfection monitoring applications... Read More

What Are Surgical Displays?

Surgical displays are used to provide instant visualization of intricate patient anatomy during the surgery, displaying a crisp view of the surgical field. A surgical display also provides critical patient information to the surgical staff during a procedure, including vital signs and X-rays. This information helps surgeons... Read More

What is Medical Device Reprocessing?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), disinfection and sterilization are essential to ensuring that medical devices and instruments do not transmit infectious pathogens to patients. Following industry guidelines and best practices for medical device reprocessing helps to... Read More

How to Monitor Extended Steam Sterilization Cycles

Extended cycles are specific to steam sterilization where the exposure or dry times of a standard sterilizer cycle (i.e. 270°F for 4 minutes) have been adjusted. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines extended cycles as “any sterilization cycle that includes specifications that deviate from... Read More