Sterilization procedures in the clinical setting are not infallible. We promote the use of single-use instruments to eliminate the risk of disease transmission to you, your staff and your patients.
Facts:
- There are 4.5 hospital infections for every 100 patient admissions and nearly 100,000 deaths annually. (source: CDC)
- There are approximately 1.7 million hospital-acquired infections in US hospitals, costing over $5 billion annually. (source: CDC)
- 109 of 249 (44%) decontamination facilities assessed in 2001 were judged to be of a poor standard and in requirement of significant improvement. (source: Malosa Medical Report)
Are you in compliance with AAMI standardization guidelines regarding sterilization?
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Consider the hidden costs of reuse.
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Read how single-use instruments reduce environmental impact.