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Sterilization Pouches: What You Need to Know About the Essential Medical Sterilization Product
Sterilization pouches play a key role in sterilizing reusable devices – contributing to an environment of safe and quality patient…
Increasing Efficiencies and Improving Outcomes with the HALYARD* and BELINTRA STERISYSTEM®
When we learned about BELINTRA, we saw a potential solution to make the most of our current layout in an…
The Evidence is Mounting: The Case For Sterilization Wrap vs. Rigid Containers
ALL STUDIES POINT TO THE FOLLOWING When rigid containers are in use, there is potential for instruments to become contaminated during storage and transportation. Rigid containers become less effective at maintaining sterility of instruments over time. While visual inspection of all SPS helps to identify sterility risks, additional mechanisms beyond
Three Questions to Ask When Considering Surgical Case Carts for Your SPD
To a surgeon and an Operating Room team, just up the hall may as well be on the other side…
3 Design Considerations for Sterile Processing Departments
If someone is planning to build their dream kitchen, design is sure to play a central role. Perhaps that’s locating…
Packaging Dental Instruments for Sterilization
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) OSHA’s mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers. As part of the Department of Labor, OSHA (and the states that operate OSHA-approved state plans) establishes guidelines and standards to promote worker safety and health that apply to
Sterilization Packaging: Assessing Risk and Taking Action
The thought of a non-sterile instrument being used during a medical procedure is enough to send chills down any patient’s…
From Blue to Green: Implementing a Sterilization Wrap Recycling Program
As the greater population places a more watchful eye on environmental practices, organizations are responding by developing sustainability programs. They are looking for ways to lower their environmental impact by reducing waste and contributing, when possible, to a more circular economy. A changing recycling industry – with China no longer