Sep 12, 2023 | Blog, Sterile Processing, Ultrasonics
Ultrasonic cleaners increasingly play a vital role in meeting stringent cleaning standards for medical instruments. They have adapted to new instrument technologies and as the demand for better infection control in medical facilities rises, they will continue to...
Aug 16, 2023 | Blog, Infection Control, Sterile Processing, Ultrasonics
Before surgical instruments can be properly sterilized, they must be completely clean. Any bioburden or residual soil left on the instruments can hide bacteria and viruses. It can block disinfection and sterilization of that part of the instrument. This, in turn, can...
Jun 21, 2023 | Blog, Sterile Processing, Ultrasonics
Ultrasonic surgical instrument cleaners work on the principle of cavitation. So, what is cavitation? In the world of sterile processing, it is the use of sound waves to create bubbles in a mixture of water and a neutral-pH enzymatic detergent. The neutral pH reduces...
Jun 6, 2023 | Blog, Sterile Processing, Ultrasonics
The explosion of robotic surgical instruments and systems in recent years is a boon to patients, who undergo less trauma and have shorter recovery times as a result of their use. But it has only added to the burden of sterile processing departments (SPDs) everywhere...Feb 8, 2023 | Featured, Ultrasonics
Ultrasonic cleaning is a highly efficient cleaning method that is widely used in a variety of industries for removing dirt, grease, and other contaminants from many different surfaces and products. This method uses high-frequency sound waves to generate tiny...