Sterility Duration
A frequently asked question in CS and SPD departments is, “After being sterilized, how long do instruments remain sterile?” Regretfully, organizations such as the CDC and the JCAHO do not...
September 8, 2017
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The Cost of SSIs
The Costs Associated with a Surgical Infection & Validated IFUs According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), surgical site infections (SSIs) cost U.S. hospitals well in excess...
September 4, 2017
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The Importance of Validated IFUs in Preventing Reusable Device Related HAIs According to the Centers for Disease Control, hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are one of the leading causes of morbidity...
August 18, 2017
4 view(s) Validated IFUs & Sepsis
Can Validated IFUs Help In The Fight Against Sepsis? Sepsis is a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals, according to the Sepsis Alliance, a nationwide advocacy group committed to...
August 10, 2017
4 view(s) Duodenoscope Recall & Validated IFUs
FDA Safety Communication: Duodenoscope Recall by Fujifilm © On July 21, 2017, Fujifilm© issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction and Removal notification informing customers of its voluntary recall of all...
July 30, 2017
6 view(s) Introducing Novocycle
Novo Surgical is proud to announce Novocycle, an innovative program that allows healthcare facilities to receive value for recycling unwanted surgical instrument inventories. This industry-first, environment-friendly recycling program...
October 19, 2015
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