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FAQ
Can Pro Tector Infectious Waste Bags be autoclaved?

No, the Pro Tector Infectious Waste Bags will melt.

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Do Pro Tector Infectious Waste Bags meet state specifications for non-sharps biomedical waste disposal bags?

Yes, the Pro Tector Infectious Waste Bags meet the stringent criteria for New York and Florida “red bag” regulations. They are red, bear the standard biohazard symbol, include “infectious waste” text in both English and Spanish, are free of polychlorinated filler plastics and meet or exceed ASTM D-1709 and ASTM D-1922 tear and impact resistance standards:…

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Can Pro Tector Infectious Waste Bags be used for sharps disposal?

No, the Pro Tector Infectious Waste Bags cannot be used sharps disposal. Sharps must be collected in rigid, puncture-proof containers.

FAQ
We use a steam autoclave sterilizer in our office. How do we know it is working correctly?

For sterilization quality assurance, CDC Guidelines advise the use of three components:1. Physical monitors such as temperature, pressure and length of cycle using gauges on sterilizer. New sterilizers feature print-outs for each cycle.2. Chemical ink monitors (external and internal) for every package and every load.3. Biological monitors (spore tests) weekly.

FAQ
Can ProChek S be used for all types of table top sterilizers?

ProChek S is specifically engineered for use with standard steam sterilizers (gravity and pre-vac). It is not suitable for monitoring chemical vapor “Chemiclaves”, dry heat or STATIM® pulse sterilizers.

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What is the protocol to follow when chemical indicators do not change color or in the case of ProChek S, do not turn completely blue/purple?

Do not release the load of instruments for use. Check the physical controls (temperature, cycle time, etc.) and print out if available. Verify that correct cycle time, temperature and pressure are in use.Determine if the sterilizer is overloaded. Evaluate how items are loaded. Packages placed paper to paper or stacked flat instead of on edge…