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> - medical equipment: handles for scalpels, syringes, I hope these things are autoclaved and not just disinfected.
by heavyset_go 3y ago
> - medical equipment: handles for scalpels, syringes,
I hope these things are autoclaved and not just disinfected.
- EA-3167 3y agoIt depends on the instrument, you can't autoclave the scope used for cystology for example, they're generally treated with vaporized Hydrogen peroxide. It's very effective, but not as effective as an autoclave.
- Cerium 3y agoThey also need to be mechanically cleaned. Simply sterile is not sufficient due to the presence of pyrogens after sterilization. https://ethidelabs.com/depyrogenation-and-sterilization-for-medical-devices/ https://ethidelabs.com/depyrogenation-and-sterilization-for-...
- BiteCode_dev 3y agoYes, but once they are out of their container, they start collecting bacterias. No matter how clean operating rooms are (which can vary a lot), it's never perfectly sanitized. A cheap way to get many surfaces agent free would be a nice additional safety measure.