retaining value

Manual lubrication of joint instruments – Why is it so important?

Manual lubrication helps proper cleaning and avoids fretting corrosion, while machine based lubrication (instrument milk) is not sufficient

Steam Sterilization of joint instruments – Open or closed?

Open sterilization is recommended by AAMI ST 79, however it is scientifically proven that steam sterilization in closed position also works

Wet Sets – a common issue with multiple root causes

Multiple hospitals fight the issue of wet sets at least once in a while, a potential reason for corrosion and cancelled surgeries.

Value retention - Why AKI brochures are also used in veterinary medicine

Instrument reprocessing and value retention often makes us think very quickly of criteria in human medicine or the dental sector.

Function testing has a real purpose

Surgical instrument function testing can be seen as an unecessary step in sterile processing. Surgeons rely on scissors that cut cleanly...

The best way for retaining value: Collaboration!

Retaining value is a collaborative work