APP Conference soon!
CONFERENCE IS ALMOST UPON US! THE CONFERENCE ADVANCED (ONLINE) REGISTRATION WILL SHUT DOWN AT MIDNIGHT ON MAY 17TH, PST ANY CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION SHOULD …
FDA guidance on sterilizers
What autoclaves are approved to sterilize hollow items by the FDA?
The standards for autoclaves that can process items with lumens are publicly accessible through the FDA site.
Processing Devices
Read about FDA processing guidance
Effects of Non-Condensable Gases (NCGs) on Steam Sterilisation Processes
“A study conducted by Prof. von Eiff of University of Münster in hospitals in North Rhine Westphalia and Lower Saxony revealed that, in particular, 40% of hollow instruments released for use were not sterile (4). One reason for such problems is that the classic biological and/or well-integrated chemical indicators can attest to the sterility of supplies only at those locations at which they are positioned. But in general these indicators cannot be placed at those sites within the instrument which are most difficult to access, hence the established practice of using such indicators is not suitable for providing insights into the sterility of lumened devices.”
Bravo
Welcome to Bravo! A fractionated vacuum autoclave from SciCan Buy a Bravo now BRAVO chamber autoclave Features Fractionated vacuum …
Disposable wrap
Can unused wrapped items be re-sterilized reusing the original wraps?
Returning explants to patients
In developing a policy on the return of explants to patients [or previously worn body jewelry to clients] there are many concerns and issues that need to be considered and addressed.
Sharpies for labeling
“Most Sharpies have not been validated for industrial usage or for use in the sterilization conditions. There are a couple of Sharpie markers that do conform to the ASTM standard D4236 which means the product has been evaluated by a toxicologist for acute and chronic toxicity and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) identifies ingredients as presenting any chronic health hazard, along with safe use instructions. The pens that bear the AP seal with the notation “conforms to ASTM D4236″ (see right) are the markers that may be used for labeling your packages.”
SciCan STATIM G4 Installation instructions
How to set up your new Statim G4 autoclave by SciCan
If it is not clean it can not be sterilized
Equipment must be cleaned before sterilization. Heat fixes blood fibrin to instrument surfaces, and should not be used prior to cleaning. Reprocessing should be done according to evidence based scientific recommendations.
STATIM 2000 G4 Unboxing
A first glimpse at the new fourth generation of the fast STATIM 2000 autoclave
LESS THAN 30 DAYS UNTIL THE APP CONFERENCE!
30 days left to prepare for the 17th annual APP Conference!
AAMI, AORN, APIC Issue Immediate Use Sterilization Statement
STATIM is not “flash sterilization” and the term should no longer be used in reference to sterilization cycles for unwrapped items.
Useful links for further reading on the subjects of instrument processing and sterilization
For brevity, I suggest that you use all sterile disposable single use items, however if you are to reprocess used instruments: Classes …
Working with a STATIM autoclave
Brian Skellie introduced STATIM autoclaves to our industry in the 1990′s, and hundreds of professionals have come to work with them over the years. Statim autoclaves have fully validated fast sterilization cycles, which makes them ideal for sterilizing jewelry and all the items as needed for each piercing as well as the routine wrapped items every studio needs. In this class we will explore how they should be handled in our daily routine.
Selected freehand piercings
Here is a look at a few recent piercings I performed during an exhibition for colleagues in New England. I really enjoy sharing ideas and techniques as a guest of my peers. My goal is an atraumatic aseptic technique: Primum non nocere
New Statim guide for body artists
Request For Comments
Please stop sterilizing Q-tips
Sterilized swab sticks are more convenient and less expensive to purchase than to prep yourself.
Buying back old Statim autoclaves in Europe for 1000 € with purchase of a new Statim
In Europe? Got an old STATIM autoclave? I can buy back your old STATIM – even if it doesn’t work – for …
Chemical Indicators are important!
Integrating and Emulating sterilization indicators
Instrument Cradle for Hydrim washers
A useful device for arranging your instruments for washing in a Hydrim : Available here Instrument Cradle for Sterilization.
STATIM 2000 Cassette Repair
Unhinged? Steamed? Feeling a little bent out of shape?
A brief history of sterilization
An educational overview of some of the important historical steps forward in infection control and sterilization
Questions and Answers about Flash Sterilization
The STATIM 2000, 5000 and 7000 cassettes are designed as sterile barrier systems to prevent recontamination during transport. They are fully validated autoclaves, not “flash” cycles, approved in over 100 countries.
Event Related Sterility – Sterile & Materials Processing Department – University of Rochester Medical Center
Event Related Sterility I-Introduction Event-Related Sterility Maintenance Policy defines procedures intended to maintain the sterility of packages until they are used. …