Published In: 24 x 7 The Voice of HTM
March 9, 2026
Reusable medical devices are designed for repeated cleaning and sterilization, but determining when they reach the end of their usable life remains a challenge. In this research Q&A, Patel explains how the 100-cycle testing protocol was developed, what the study revealed about contamination risks, and what the findings could mean for healthcare technology management (HTM) professionals.
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Director of Lab Operations (Healthcare Reprocessing)
Alpa Patel is a certified microbiologist and has been part of the medical device industry for 20 years specializing in cleaning/disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical devices, endoscopes and validation of tissue disinfection or sterilization processes. Her current role as a Director of Lab Operations (Healthcare Reprocessing) at Nelson Labs involves overseeing test method validations...
