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	Archive > September, 2002	Vol. III, No. 9

Point-Counterpoint: Should You Reuse Phaco Tubing?

Is this a valid way to cut cataract case costs or are you putting your patients at risk for cross contamination? Two experts square off.

Yes:
Reusable phaco tubing is both economical and safe.

Gina Stancel, HCRM, CST, COA
Fort Myers, Fla.

Economics is the biggest reason why we employ reusable phaco tubing in our cataract surgery center, and this advantage does not come at the cost of compromised patient safety.

We use the Bausch

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