retaining value

Oct 2, 20231 min read

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

Aug 2, 20231 min read

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

Jan 9, 20231 min read

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.

Nov 1, 20221 min read

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.

Jan 1, 20223 min read

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...

Aug 20, 20212 min read

The best way for retaining value: Collaboration!

Retaining value is a collaborative work