"ATS Inc. | Protective Equipment Required When Cleaning Instruments and Surfaces

Instruments should be handled as though contaminated until processed through the sterilization cycle (unless the instrument has been processed with a thermal washer/disinfector that has a high-level disinfection cycle). To avoid injury from sharp instruments, personnel should wear puncture-resistant, heavy-duty utility gloves when handling or manually cleaning contaminated instruments and devices. Because splashing is likely to occur, they should also wear a facemask, eye protection or face shield, and gown or jacket. Employees should not reach into trays or containers holding sharp instruments that cannot be seen. To reduce their risk of injury, they should instead remove instruments using forceps or empty them onto a towel. See the complete recommendations on sterilizer and disinfection at www.cdc.gov “Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, 2008”.

ATS, Inc. provides sterility assurance products to the healthcare industry – see Supplies.

DID YOU KNOW?

§ Autoclave Testing Service, Inc. is one of the first companies nationwide to offer a Mail-In sterilizer monitoring service using biological indicators. Serving the healthcare industry throughout the United States and Canada since 1986, we have thousands of satisfied customers.

§ We have on-line test results allowing you to access your results at your convenience! Your Sterilizer Test Report (STR) is posted on-line upon completion of culturing, offering minimum turn-around time.

§ We have 24-hour test results for Steam sterilizers!

§ We have a comprehensive Glossary of Terms related to the sterile processing area (scroll below to view the Glossary). This is invaluable information, assisting you with this important area of your facility.

ATS, Inc. now stocks sterilization pouches, sterilizer cleaners, chemical indicator products, sterilizers (new and used), ultrasonic cleaners, water distillers, and more! (see Supplies).

ONLINE STORE: (SELECT YOUR COUNTRY)

	Title	Description
	Biological Indicators (Spore Testing)	In-Office and Mail-To-Lab Testing! Verify the sterilization process of all steam sterilizers which include Statim, Midmark, Tuttnauer, Lisa, Mocom and Pelton & Crane sterilizers. In-Office Testing as low as $1.59/test! Mail-To-Lab Testing as low as $2.96/week!
	Bowie-Dick Tests	Bowie-Dick Test Packs should be used daily to evaluate the performance of air-removal (vacuum) system of dynamic pre-vacuum type sterilizers. Available as test cards or preassembled test packs. As low as $2.98 per test!
	Chemical Indicators, Class 5 Integrators	Internal CI’s should be used within each pouch or package, tray, or container. Class 5 Integrators should be used in conjunction with physical monitoring and biological indicator testing for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization system. (See AAMI ST79:2006)
	Indicator Tape	Indicator tapes provide a seal for sterilization packs and an immediate identification of processed items. Dispensers available for all sizes.
	Recordkeeping	Recordkeeping is a must for all sterile processing departments. This ensures accountability and allows operators to trace errors to their source. Tips on sterilizer maintenance and technical advice are included with each book.
	Sterilization Crepe Paper	Teal green Crepe Paper is compatible with types of sterilization processes including Steam, EO Gas, and Gamma Radiation. Click here to see all sizes!
	Sterilization Pouches/Bags	Our easy peel-and-seal pouches work with Steam, Chemical Vapor, and Ethylene Oxide Gas sterilization procedures. Choose from 13 different sizes!
	Sterilization Tubing	Our high quality sterilizer tubing comes in 3 different sizes. Buy in case quantity and save!
	Sterilization Wrap	Blue non-woven SMS wrap and teal green crepe paper are compatible for most sterilization processes. Click here for available sizes.
	Sterilizer Cleaner	Click to view all brands of sterilizer cleaner! We stock Duraclean, Omni-Cleaner, Chamber-Brite.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED:

Antibody

Accreditation Standards

Autoclave

Autoclave Log Record Keeping - R1.22.08

Autoclave Testing

Bacillus Atrophaeus Spores

Bioburden

Biofilms

Biological indicator

Bloodborne Pathogens

Bowie-Dick Type Test

CDC (The Center For Disease Control)

Central Instrument Processing Area

Chemical Indicator

Chemical Vapor Sterilization

Cleaning - Manually

Cleaning - Mechanically

Cleaning Instruments - Manual or Automated

Contaminated

Control biological indicator

Decontamination

Disassembly

Disinfectant

Distilled Water

Dry Heat Sterilizers

Ethylene Oxide Sterilization

Event-Related Packaging

Flash Sterilization

Geobacillus stearothermophilus Spores

Germicide

Huck towel

Implantable device

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