AAMI

Whether a material is compatible with different sterilization methods is a serious concern for medical device manufacturers and sterile processing professionals. After all, cleaning or sterilization should not damage medical products. An updated AAMI guidance addresses this issue by clarifying how sterilization affects products and packaging.

AAMI is pleased to announce that the application cycle for the 2025 AAMI Awards has officially begun. These awards are AAMI’s way of recognizing its community for what it is – a vibrant set of professionals, scientists, and advocates who support the safe and effective use of health technology.

Whether a material is compatible with different sterilization methods is a serious concern for medical device manufacturers and sterile processing professionals. After all, cleaning or sterilization should not damage medical products. Newly updated AAMI guidance...

Regulatory and safety concerns are a pressing issue for hospital employees who use ethylene oxide (EO) to sterilize medical devices. The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) addresses these concerns with an update to its primary guidance on chemical sterilization and high-level disinfection in health care facilities.

Many healthcare organizations and patients have been focused on endoscope processing for quite a while now. However, the processing of ultrasound probes and dilators has often been overlooked.

A key point for healthcare facilities is to avoid letting soils dry on contaminated devices during transport. This impacts not only the cleaning process but also the longevity of medical devices. Keeping these soils from drying is crucial to maintaining device integrity and ensuring patient safety.