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AAMI TIR12:2020

August 11, 2021

Is it a 6.0-log or a 6-log reduction?

Acceptance criteria for disinfection validations that are outlined in AAMI TIR12:2020[1] specify that depending on the disinfection level either a 3-log or a 6-log reduction of appropriate microorganisms should be achieved. Mathematically one might be inclined to consider a 5.8-log...

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July 30, 2021

Non-critical devices: How to choose between LLD or ILD?

Deciding which disinfection level applies to your non-critical device can be tricky. Non-critical devices are defined as devices that will either only contact intact skin but do not penetrate it, or which have no direct patient contact but may become...

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July 15, 2021

Which of the following cleaning procedure rinses are important?

Initial rinse The first step in the cleaning process is often a rinse with cool utility water to remove any remaining gross (large) debris from the medical devices[1]. This is an important step given that many organic soils, including proteinaceous...

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June 25, 2021

Is there a difference between treatment at point of use and pre-cleaning instructions?

Instructions for use (IFU) documents can come in many different shapes and sizes and looking at these documents, the term “pre-cleaning” may pop up several times at different stages of the reprocessing instructions. Instructions are sometimes termed pre-cleaning when explaining...

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