Sterile Processing News

21 May 2024

Common Inspection Points for Surgical Instrumentation

Inspecting surgical devices is a time consuming process. However, diligently checking every instrument prior to sterilization is essential to ensuring safe, proper functioning. Read the entire article here: Inspectionpoints

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19 April 2024

Healthmark Now Offers SafeStep–ATP Monitor

April 19, 2024 Fraser, MI – Healthmark, a Getinge company, is now offering the SafeStep–ATP Monitor. HAIs, healthcare-associated infections continue to flourish, despite dedicated efforts to reduce them, potentially compromising patient and staff safety throughout your facility. Biofilm, bioburden and contaminants can be found everywhere from the CSSD to the OR. Read the press release […]

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03 April 2024

Healthmark Offers New UnderGuard Dry™ Advanced in Moisture Management Product Line

Fraser, MI March 27, 2024 – Healthmark Industries has announced they are now offering UnderGuard™ Dry Advanced. They recently added it to their Sterilization product line. Specially designed for moisture wicking, the non-linting UnderGuard Dry Advanced helps to prevent tears in wraps, as well as to protect instruments internally. Read Press release here: Underguard Tray […]

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12 March 2024

Managing Immediate Use Steam Sterilization

Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS, a standard steam sterilization cycle with little to no dry time) is considered safe for patient care when the processes recommended in Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards and AORN guidelines are followed. Read the complete article here: Klacik Article 2-24

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