We're happy to present you with this month's collection of top industry related news and articles. Enjoy!

 

Sterilization Methods for Medical Device Packaging

Packaging World – 25 July, 2016

The sterilization method has to be compatible with the medical device and the packaging. Read a review of the different methods of coming with the equipment clean.

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Health Officials Urge Patients of Memphis Dentist to Get Hepatitis, HIV Testing

The Commerical Appeal – 25 July, 2016

After a Memphis dental clinic was closed  because of unsanitary conditions, health officials are encouraging thousands of patients to get tested for hepatitis B and C and HIV as a precaution.

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Surgery Can Be Safe in Nations With Scarce Resources

MedicineNet.com – 17 August, 2016

What are the minimum standards for performing surgeries in nations with scarce resources? According to Doctors Without Borders who performed nearly 20,000 procedures over an eight-year period all you need is: essential items such as water, a blood bank, electricity, sterilization equipment and a postanesthesia care unit.

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Here's When You Need to Tell FDA About a Modification

MDDI – 11 August, 2016

FDA sets out to clarify when it needs to be informed of modifications and software changes made to medical devices.

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6 Red Flags That Your Nail Salon Isn’t Hygienic Enough

Self.com – 28 March, 2016

Do you have an autoclave? This article suggests that you need to ask this question.

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6 New Plastics For Cars, Electronics & Medical Devices

Design News – 15 August, 2016

New plastics aimed at cars, electronics, and electrical components, plus medical devices, medical tool sterilization and cleaning, or pharmaceutical production.

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FDA Issues Safety Reminder on Endoscope Reprocessors

P&T Community – 17 August, 2016

Health care facilities should be using alternatives to System 83 Plus devices.

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Guess How Many Zika Cases Showed Up At The Olympics?

NPR – 26 August, 2016

So far, it's looking like predictions from computer models were pretty much spot on: Zika wasn't a big threat in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympics.

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Preventing "Dirty Instruments" At The Point of Use

LinkedIn – 10 September, 2016

Working together is very important when it comes to reprocessing of medical devices. Read this very important article by Donna Swenson.

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Ew! Beauty: How To Prevent And Treat Nail Fungus

Nylon.com – 07 September, 2016

Along with summer’s heat, humidity, and other sweat-inducing qualities comes a ton of gross beauty problems. From dry, cracked feet to ingrown hairs and chafing, there’s a lot that can hold you back from living the confident poolside life you’re destined to lead. But don’t worry this article explains how to fix all these matters.

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Health Care Initiatives That Help Both Patients and the Planet

The Energy Collective – 9 September, 2016

For many developing countries green solutions are a way to bypass traditional infrastructure. A solar autoclave is an alternative where there's no electrical infrastructure.

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Who is to blame for Superbug Deaths'Changing the Game a Little' in Medical Packaging

Packaging Digest  – 07 September, 2016

Computer Designs Custom Thermoforming’s forte is designing packaging using almost any material, says Chuck Ortwein, account executive.

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Windsor Regional Hospital Looks to $500K Steam System to Solve Sterilization Issues

cbc news –  08 September, 2016

Windsor Regional Hospital is purchasing a new $500,000 steam system in an effort to solve its ongoing sterilization issues at its Ouellette campus.

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Lawyers: No Recourse for DMC Dirty Instrument Patients

The Detroit News – 12 September, 2016

Read what happens to a surgery patient who comes into contact with unsterilized surgical instruments.

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A New Microbial Challenge in the Intensive Care Unit

Popular Science – 06 September, 2016

A new study show how the infection control world is shifting focus on maintaining ecological harmony in patients. Very interesting read.

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Duendoscope ToolHospital Ready in 3 Weeks

Medicine Hat News – 13 September, 2016

A new hospital, a new medical device reprocessing department.

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