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Common inspection points for surgical instrumentation

OR Manager

Inspecting surgical devices is a time-consuming process. However, diligently checking every instrument prior to sterilization is essential to ensuring safe, proper functioning. As the last people to see More » The post Common inspection points for surgical instrumentation appeared first on OR Manager.

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Preventing Cross-Contamination through Disinfecting & Cleaning Surgical Instruments

Trocar Supplies

The importance of preventing cross-contamination through disinfecting and cleaning surgical instruments made headlines in 2019. Between October 15, 2018 and March 31, 2019 the FDA received 159 device reports of infected duodenoscopes, snake-like cameras with a lighted end, used in procedures involving the pancreas and bile ducts.

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Surgical Smoke: Risks and Preventive Measures

Endovision

Surgical smoke is a by-product of energy-based surgical instruments. Any procedure that is done with the use of a surgical device used to cut, desiccate, and ablate tissue can produce surgical smoke when tissues vaporise. For a surgical smoke safe workplace, choose Endovision as your partner.