Sterilization Techniques
Protein Residues on Instruments—An Invisible Problem in Sterilization Technology
The instrument may look clean, but that does not always mean it is free of residual organic material. A new multicenter study from Terragene, conducted in ...
Protein measurement in sterilization technology – choose the method that best suits your needs
In the field of sterilization technology, it is well known that visual inspection alone is not always sufficient to verify the effectiveness of the cleaning process. Several standards and guidelines, including ISO for ...
How to Choose the Right Cleaning Indicator for Medical Device Cleaning
Cleaning indicators for dishwasher-disinfectors and ultrasonic washers – guidance in accordance with ISO . Why is cleaning verification crucial in healthcare and sterilization technology? Cleaning is the first and most critical step...
Limit values for cleaning processes according to ISO
Just under three years ago, ISO :2021 was updated with new limit values for cleaning processes in dishwasher-disinfectors. In this post, we list the various limit values that ...
How does the Browne Test work?
The Browne Test is a widely used tool in sterilization technology for evaluating the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection processes. The purpose of the test is to simulate the accumulation ...
Procedures for cleaning inspection of flexible endoscopes
Inadequate cleaning of flexible endoscopes can lead to the formation of biofilm and the transmission of infectious agents between patients. ATP is a rapid method for verifying cleaning effectiveness that can ...
Chemdye® Splat Indicator Test for Cleaning Control
Chemdye® Splat is a new indicator test for cleaning performance verification used in dishwashers and ultrasonic cleaners. The indicator shows whether the machine is cleaning effectively and functioning as intended. If ...
ATP of flexible endoscopes
Due to their complex design, flexible endoscopes are notoriously difficult to clean after use. Biological material that escapes the initial cleaning process can lead to ...
Sterilization Technicians Highlight the Benefits of Quantitative Protein Testing
Chemdye Bionova In a thesis for surgical technologists at the School of Health Care in Uddevalla, various cleaning methods for surgical forceps were compared using the quantitative protein test Chemdye
How do you measure invisible dirt on surfaces?
I have been working on hygiene control issues for over twenty years across many different industries. Although hygiene requirements can vary greatly, there is ...