Vol. XII, No. 3Archive > March, 2011

4 Tips for Sterilizing Items That Can't Take the Heat

Best practices to fine-tune your low-temperature sterilization protocols.

Irene Tsikitas, Associate Editor

One of the biggest challenges of processing heat-sensitive critical devices is the fact that they typically have to be cleaned and disinfected manually. Just as they can't withstand the heat of your steam sterilizer, many of these devices can't withstand automatic washer/disinfectors that would otherwise make your job easier by flushing, rinsing and drying devices so they're ready to be prepped and packed. There are other challenges, too. Here's advice on overcoming them.

 
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