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Fixing the Gap in Dental Equipment Repair

A new accredited program is addressing the lack of formal training in dental equipment repair and bringing the field closer to HTM.

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AAMI Updates Guidance on Chemical Sterilization

AAMI has updated its primary guidance on chemical sterilization and high-level disinfection in healthcare facilities, addressing safety and regulatory concerns for hospital staff using ethylene oxide (EO) for device sterilization.

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ClorDiSys Solutions Expands Sterilization Procedure to Europe

ClorDiSys expanded its chlorine dioxide gas sterilization procedure to Europe, presenting at a prominent industry event in Sweden.

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Fixing the Gap in Dental Equipment Repair

A new accredited program is addressing the lack of formal training in dental equipment repair and bringing the field closer to HTM.

KILMER 2022 Conference Addresses Future of Sterility Assurance

Jul 1, 2022

The KILMER Conference prompted conversations about the need to connect the dots for sterility assurance through the product lifecycle.

FDA Considers Pilot Program for Radiation Sterilization of Medical Devices

Jun 8, 2022

The FDA is considering a master file pilot program for premarket approval holders whose approved devices are sterilized using radiation.

Extensive Updates Made for Endoscope Cleaning, Patient Safety Standards

Mar 3, 2022

The improved guidance document addresses new technologies as well as concerns about medical device cleanliness and patient safety.

VA Hospital Warns 4,000 Patients of Infection Risk Tied to Unsterile Equipment

Feb 23, 2022

A VA Medical center briefly halted medical procedures this year after discovering concerns involving the reprocessing of reusable medical equipment.

Freely Available Sterilization Supplement Gets Second Installment

Jun 21, 2021

Following a unique collaboration between medical industry leaders, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has published the latest installment in a growing collection of best practices and strategies for the sterilization of medical devices and tools.