ScanCARE

MAY 9, 2019

In July 2018 I published a blog about being ready for unique surgical instrument identification (UDI) and its implications for Australia and New Zealand. Since then, the therapeutic goods administration (TGA) in Australia has released a consultation paper relating to the implementation of UDI.

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Surgical Techie

JUNE 18, 2023

The Richardson retractor is a surgical instrument used in various surgical procedures, including gynecological, urological, and abdominal surgeries. It is designed to hold back soft tissues and provide a clear view of the surgical site.

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Jalal Surgical

MAY 10, 2023

Instruments for Rhinoplasty with names and images: 1. Osteotome An Osteotome is a surgical instruments used to cut bone. In Rhinoplasty, ( osteotome ) A chisel-like instruments that is used to cut and shape the bone in the nose.

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ScanCARE

APRIL 4, 2023

What are the benefits and drawbacks of tracking surgical instruments at the tray level and at the instrument level. Which method is more suitable to your facility.

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Trocar Supplies

AUGUST 21, 2023

Autoclaves are a vital component of sterile offices and are used every day. Autoclave Training There is a well-developed procedure for sterilizing surgical instruments in the autoclave. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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ScanCARE

JUNE 14, 2023

A common challenge is the varied naming of the same type of surgical instruments.

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ScanCARE

APRIL 4, 2023

Each QuickShots blog will cover essential information on surgical instrument tracking, sterilization, and management, helping you stay up to date on industry best practices and innovations.

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Perioperative Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Learn more about perioperative consulting practices in our perioperative blog

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Pima Medical Institute

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

They assist the surgical team by ensuring the operating room is properly set up and sterile. They prepare and arrange surgical instruments and equipment. Additionally, surgical technologists may assist with applying dressings and transporting patients to and from the operating room.

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Surtex Instruments

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Surgical instruments play a pivotal role in the outcome of these procedures. Among the myriad instruments available, Kerrison Rongeurs and Castroviejo Needle Holders stand out as essential tools for ophthalmic surgeons. Ophthalmic surgery is a highly specialized field requiring precision, skill, and the right set of tools.

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Trocar Supplies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

State of the art surgical instrument materials include surgical grade stainless steel, resin, titanium, tungsten, and carbon steel. Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Stainless steel manufactured in a surgical grade was the material of choice for surgical instruments for decades.

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Surtex Instruments

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Richardson Retractor is more than just a surgical instrument; it’s a vital tool that offers surgeons precision, control, and versatility during various medical procedures. In this blog post, we’ll explore the unique features and applications of this essential surgical tool.

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Surtex Instruments

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Surgical instruments play an indispensable role in ensuring that these operations are executed flawlessly. Among these instruments, vascular clamps and Satinsky clamps are particularly crucial for effective hemostasis and vessel manipulation.

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Surtex Instruments

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The success of surgical procedures relies heavily on the precision, reliability, and quality of the surgical instruments in use. Among these, surgical scissors and needle holders stand as indispensable tools in the hands of a surgeon.

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OpFlow

JANUARY 26, 2021

Abstract Objectives Recognize the avoidable costs incurred due to overpacking of rhinoplasty instrument trays. Reduce rhinoplasty instrument trays by including only instruments used frequently. Establish methods to reduce trays prepared for other otolaryngologic procedures. Methods This is a prospective study.

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Total Scope

JANUARY 18, 2024

a leading provider of surgical equipment repairs, announces its strategic partnership with Gimmi, a renowned developer of innovative medical instruments. This collaboration marks Total Scope’s broadening of their services to become an authorized distributor of Gimmi’s surgical instruments across North America.

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OpFlow

APRIL 28, 2021

Link to Abstract Background Optimizing surgical trays to improve operating room efficiency and reduce costs in instrument processing is an under-appreciated strategy for cost containment. This study aimed to assess the economic impact of instrument tray optimization in total joint arthroplasty.

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Perioperative Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Learn more about perioperative consulting practices in our perioperative blog

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Endovision

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Biomedical engineering is an incredibly important field of study, and the fine engineers in this line of work are the reason modern technology and surgical instruments have progressed to where they are today. Inventions like the pacemaker, responsive prosthetics, and …

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

In Part I of this blog (Elmed blog #53) we discussed the fact that over the past year there has been an increased emphasis and a lot more attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point-of-use. The goal is to ensure pre-cleaning of instruments immediately after use and prior to transport to sterile reprocessing.

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Elmed

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Improper or inadequate decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments continues to be a major source of patient harm that is preventable through proper practice and adherence to manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFUs). The problem of contaminated instruments being returned to the O.R. after reprocessing.4

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Jalal Surgical

APRIL 11, 2023

Why Sterilization is essential for surgical instruments Sterilization is crucial for surgical instruments because it helps to prevent the spread of infections and diseases between patients. Proper Sterilization of surgical instruments is critical to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

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Jalal Surgical

MAY 15, 2023

Vasectomy sharp forceps , also known as vasectomy Fixation forceps or hemostatic forceps , are specialized surgical instruments used in the procedure of vasectomy. mm to 4 mm in diameter What is the common method to sterilize Vasectomy instruments?

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

Over the past year there has been a lot of increased emphasis and attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point of use prior to transport to sterile reprocessing. A recent post on the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) members’ discussion board from an O.R. Section 6.3.1

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Surgical smoke is a by-product of energy-based surgical instruments. Any procedure that is done with the use of a surgical device used to cut, desiccate, and ablate tissue can produce surgical smoke when tissues vaporise.

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The Circulating Life

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This week is dedicated to all of the hardworking sterile processing professionals tirelessly working to ensure that every surgical instrument is safe and ready for use. Each year, we take a week to recognize their hard work, but these clinical professionals are sending out thousands of instruments – 52 weeks a year.

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Elmed

APRIL 21, 2021

In an earlier blog we examined the report on a Denver hospital that had a large outbreak of contaminated surgical instruments (Elmed blog 47, March 10, 2021). A trail of evidence points to improper instrument cleaning practices and the hidden menace known as biofilm.” after reprocessing.1

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Elmed

JANUARY 28, 2022

This includes not just surgical instrumentation, but any and all reusable medical devices, patient care equipment, over-bed tables, call buttons, stainless steel surfaces, touchscreens, keyboards, etc., These invisible contaminates are a major source of hospital acquired infections (HAIs), including surgical site infections (SSIs).

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OpFlow

JULY 22, 2021

Wood, MD, MBA, FACS ABSTRACT Surgical procedures account for over 60% of the operating cost of a hospital. About 15% of these costs are those related to surgical instruments and supplies. Hospitals spend several million dollars a year on instrument sterilization, instrument tray assembly, and instrument repurchase costs.

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OpFlow

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The risk-share model offered by OpFlow enables your hospital to begin an instrument tray optimization project at no upfront cost. We are yet to speak with a hospital that believes there is not an excess of surgical instrumentation in their facility. So the next question inevitably becomes, how do we get started?

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Trocar Supplies

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Your staff won't have to spend valuable time before procedures getting all of the instruments that will be used, sterilized, and arranged. They also won’t have to spend time counting, cleaning, and reprocessing reusable surgical instruments after the procedure. Cost savings. Eliminates confusion. Lower risk of infection.

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Incision

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Surgical instruments should be cleaned as soon as possible after use to reduce the window of opportunity for biofilm to form. American College of Surgeons and Surgical Infection Society: Surgical Site Infection Guidelines, 2016 Update. spent to fix dirty instrument problems. J Am Coll Surg. 2017 Jan;224(1):59-74.

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Trocar Supplies

MARCH 6, 2023

There is no doubt that multiple-use instruments are more "green," but the environmental costs of one sick patient easily exceed the environmental burden of shipping thousands of surgical instruments. Every physician has slightly different circumstances. Which Should I Choose?

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Elmed

MARCH 10, 2021

On May 10, 2018 Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado had to cancel all surgeries for a week due to contaminated surgical instruments being found in the O.R. This was not a unique situation, but rather another case in a long line of reported cases of contaminated instruments being returned to the O.R. after reprocessing.

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ARC/STSA

JUNE 22, 2023

The Museum was originally conceived as the ICS Hall of Fame and as a repository for its growing collection of historically significant surgical instrumentation, artworks and manuscripts. IMSS is North America’s only museum devoted to surgery and is part of the International College of Surgeons (ICS).

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Blickman Industries

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Prior to the invention of the case cart, all instrumentation and supplies per procedure had to be assembled separately, which was an extraordinarily time-consuming process for OR surgical staff. Case carts were originally invented to efficiently store and transport all surgical instrumentation for one procedure in one cart.

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Trocar Supplies

MAY 6, 2022

A trocar is an extraordinarily useful surgical instrument. Surgeons have been using trocars for generations to minimize the trauma of surgical procedures and reduce the need for anesthesia, and to help patients recover faster. What Is a Trocar and Cannula Used For?

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