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Depends on the nature of the contamination. Some pathogens are exceptionally difficult to de-contaminate, like Candida auris.
by JMTQp8lwXL 7y ago
Depends on the nature of the contamination. Some pathogens are exceptionally difficult to de-contaminate, like Candida auris.
- adrianN 7y agoThere aren't many things that survive high pressure autoclaving. Prions are the only possible concern that I'm aware of.
- supandi 7y agoGood point
- bonestamp2 7y agoFrom what I understand, there are some components that can't be put in an autoclave and/or have areas that aren't well suited to autoclaving. So it may not be a one-size fits all solution.
- bravo22 7y agoThe cost and complexity of making parts that can survive autoclave is a big driver of single use parts.
- russdill 7y agoAsteroid organic sample return missions actually face some of the same problems. Even moderately complex sample retrieve mechanisms can't be autoclaved. That's why so many are using passive sample collection bins and compressed gas.