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Prion diseases, though rare, are a formidable threat due to their fatal nature and resistance to conventional sterilization methods. Here…

Have you ever considered how much STERRAD™ Technology helps  preserve the lifespan of your devices compared to other sterilizers?…

Today, we want to demystify sterilization method validation by MDM (Medical Device Manufacturer) and explain why it's more than…

Among the various sterilization methods available, today we will focus on two of the safest and most widely used techniques: steam sterilization…

​Inadequate reprocessing of complex, heat-sensitive medical devices…

Selecting an appropriate reprocessing system is vital for CSSDs to ensure…

​Optimizing workflow efficiency in the Central Sterile Services Department…

​Traditional low-temperature sterilization methods like ethylene oxide (…

Transitioning from Ethylene Oxide (EtO) to Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) gas plasma sterilization offers significant safety, environmental, and…

Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) sterilization offers low-temperature, fast, and residue-free sterilization, making it ideal for delicate…

STERRAD™ low-temperature sterilization systems use hydrogen peroxide gas plasma to safely and effectively sterilize medical devices, making them…

A Process Challenge Device (PCD) is used to test the efficacy of sterilization processes. It simulates the most challenging conditions for…

The circular economy in medical device reprocessing focuses on sustainability by reusing and recycling medical devices. This approach…

The spread of hospital-acquired infections through endoscopes is a significant concern in healthcare. Proper cleaning and disinfection…

Using validated medical devices and consumables is crucial in healthcare for ensuring patient safety and improving the quality of medical…

A decade ago, biological indicator (BIs) used a visual readout method to determine if a sterilization cycle successfully inactivated…

Processing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes presents challenges due to their complex design, which can harbor pathogens and biofilms if not…

See how ASP’s STERRAD® Low-Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma (HPGP) Sterilizers help ensure your staff can safely meet the demands of…

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Doctor Francesco Venneri guides us into the importance of proper bronchoscopes reprocessing.

Infection control thought leaders Dr. William Rutala and Cori Ofstead discuss evidence-based factors that contribute to reprocessing…

In order to gain an understanding of the safety profile of different low-temperature sterilizers, a comparison study was conducted to…

This collaborative webinar features a panel discussion on device validation between industry leaders in endoscope manufacturing and sterilization…

Given the alarming implications of the Ofstead study regarding potential hidden points of failure in high-level disinfection of flexible…

Endoscopy is a procedure to visually examine the inside of the body using an endoscope. Duodenoscope is an example of a flexible endoscope used in…