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Correctly assess and analyze surface changes in pitting corrosion
Instruments riddled with holes like Swiss cheese? Small, iridescent holes on the surface? A clear case of pitting corrosion! How can this happen, where does it come from, and what should I do?
Aaron Papadopoulos
2 days ago2 min read
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Correctly evaluate and analyze surface changes caused by residues of process chemicals
Crime scene: Instrument surface! Suspects: Process chemicals? Suspicion: Surface alteration due to residues! Can the perpetrator be convicte
Aaron Papadopoulos
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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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
matthiastschoerner
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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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
matthiastschoerner
Aug 2, 20231 min read
592


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.
matthiastschoerner
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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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.

Dr. Ulrike Weber
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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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...
matthiastschoerner
Jan 1, 20223 min read
408


The best way for retaining value: Collaboration!
Retaining value is a collaborative work

Johannes Gulde
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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