Author: Daisy McCarty

Rash Of Sterilizer Recalls For Advanced Sterilization Products

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
April 28, 2009

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Some people say any media exposure is a good thing. However, Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) must be starting to feel uncomfortable with all the recent attention its products have been receiving. The manufacturer has been the subject of several FDA enforcement reports since October. This California based technology firm has initiated multiple recalls – each for a different product. So far, all of these sterilizer recalls are classified as level 2. This means that the potential malfunction of one of the devices in question is not likely to cause irreversible or serious adverse health problems.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Are You Up To Code For EtO Emissions?

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
April 26, 2009

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Time is quickly running out for hospitals to notify the EPA of compliance with their latest ruling concerning EtO sterilizers. The May 2009 deadline applies to units installed or rebuilt before November 2006. Users of newer equipment were already required to comply by the end of 2007. This means that all U.S. hospitals should now be using these updated procedures to reduce EtO emissions. Fortunately, this switch does not mean all current users of this technology must purchase new sterilizers. Instead, the regulations set standards for appropriate use of existing equipment.

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Author: Ken McCarty

TRU-D Germicidal Ultraviolet Light Disinfects Mercy Hospital

Submitted by Ken McCarty
April 25, 2009

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Mercy Hospital of Folsom near Sacramento California was the site of a dramatically successful test of Lumalier’s TRU-D mobile room air and surface disinfection unit last year.  Since then the healthcare facility has implemented a comprehensive germicidal ultraviolet light disinfection protocol.  The manufacturer had originally claimed that it could achieve a 3-6 log disinfection of an entire room within 17 minutes without using chemicals.  Skeptical DOH officials told the company to prove their claims at the Mercy facility. Lumalier obliged.

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Author: Daisy McCarty

Systec PT100 Probe Addresses Problem Of Sterilizing Liquids

Submitted by Daisy McCarty
April 24, 2009

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Sterilization of liquids in an autoclave can be difficult to accomplish safely and effectively. The temperature reading shows the heat of the chamber wall rather than the liquid contents. This means that the cycle time is calculated from the time that the sensor reads the appropriate starting level. At this point the liquid in the vessel may not have reached the correct heat. There is no way to tell (based on the usual reading method) whether or not the appropriate temperature is consistent throughout the load.

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Author: Ken McCarty

Six Minute Sterilization System Developed?

Submitted by Ken McCarty
April 23, 2009

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Germgard Lighting LLC claims to have developed and patented a new, extremely fast surgical instrument re-sterilization system.  This could revolutionize the sterilizer market.  It represents such a quantum leap in the relevant technology that news stories are sweeping the internet.   This six minute sterilization system has captured a lot of interest. Such a piece of equipment would create a huge potential for cost savings. It would also deliver increased treatment efficacy.

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