What’s Behind Inconsistent Sterile Processing?
New research examines the organizational factors that make it difficult for sterile processing teams to maintain consistent practices.
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FDA Recognizes Updated AAMI Sterilization Guidance
The FDA has added one new and three revised AAMI sterilization documents, including guidance on ethylene oxide, to its list of Recognized Consensus Standards.
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AAMI Seeks Abstract Submissions for Kilmer Conference
AAMI, along with the Parenteral Drug Association, is calling for abstracts for the 2025 Kilmer Conference themed “Next Generation Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance.” The event is set for February 3-6, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. Submissions on innovations in sterilization and microbiological quality are due by August 31, 2024.
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What’s Behind Inconsistent Sterile Processing?
New research examines the organizational factors that make it difficult for sterile processing teams to maintain consistent practices.
ECRI Raises Concerns Over EPA EtO Sterilization Remediation Plan
ECRI is urging the Environment Protection Agency to reconsider the timing of their proposed remediation of ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization plants.
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AdvaMed Responds to EPA Rules Governing Medtech Sterilization
AdvaMed represents more than 450 companies supplying the sterile medical technology upon which Americans depend.
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EPA: Chemical in Medical-Device Cleanser Poses Cancer Risk
The U.S. EPA is alerting residents who reside near certain commercial sterilizing plants of the health risks EtO emissions can cause.
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Medical Sterilizing Facilities Face Growing Scrutiny Due to Toxic Gas Concerns
Air regulators are investigating several medical equipment sterilization facilities for potential health risks caused by EtO emissions.
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The EPA, FDA Tackle Medical Device Sterilization
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to propose an air pollution rule to address emissions of ethylene oxide at commercial sterilizers.
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KILMER 2022 Conference Addresses Future of Sterility Assurance
The KILMER Conference prompted conversations about the need to connect the dots for sterility assurance through the product lifecycle.
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FDA Considers Pilot Program for Radiation Sterilization of Medical Devices
The FDA is considering a master file pilot program for premarket approval holders whose approved devices are sterilized using radiation.
