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Obsolescence can be a scary word for acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and other medical facilities. Obsolescence occurs when something doesn’t work or

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Keckler Medical occasionally hears feedback from end users regarding condensate issues (wet packs) following sterilization. A wet load required that the sterilized materials be rejected

A wet pack in a clinical setting is a very serious issue. The wet load, by law, cannot be used and must be re-processed. This,

Troubleshooting The first step in troubleshooting is to verify that the vacuum system is performing properly. Have cycle parameters been changed to reduce the number

A Bowie Dick (BD) test is used to check for proper chamber air removal in vacuum steam sterilizers (commonly referred to as pre-vac or high-vac

The function of the door gasket is one of the most important features in any steam sterilizer. Its primary function is to serve as the

Wet packs caused by machine malfunction are generally the easiest to identify and correct. Operation Ensure that the correct cycle was selected Verify that cycle

When discussing wet packs it is helpful to review the various pack configurations and their unique susceptibility to wetness. There are four primary pack types: