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What Every Biomedical Tech Should Know About Tabletop Autoclaves

Why proper classification, maintenance, and monitoring of tabletop autoclaves matter more than you think.

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AAMI Opens Applications for 2025 AAMI Awards

AAMI is accepting nominations for its 2025 awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in health technology.

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FDA OKs Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide for Medical Device Sterilization

The FDA announced that it considers vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) to be an established method of sterilization for medical devices.

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What Every Biomedical Tech Should Know About Tabletop Autoclaves

Why proper classification, maintenance, and monitoring of tabletop autoclaves matter more than you think.

The EPA, FDA Tackle Medical Device Sterilization

Aug 4, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to propose an air pollution rule to address emissions of ethylene oxide at commercial sterilizers.

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.