Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) has recently announced that select STERRADÂ® System consumables will soon become available exclusively through distributors.

On June 1, 2012, ASP made select STERRADÂ® System consumables available for purchase from distributors, and these select consumables will become exclusively available for purchase from distributors beginning Nov. 1, 2012.

These select STERRADÂ® System consumables will no longer be able for purchase directly from ASP after Nov. 1. To order these items, customers should contact their local distributor. 

For a full list of products available from distributors, 

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Sterile Processing

 sterile processing page provides an inside look into the sterile processing (or central supply) department in the hospital where surgical instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and reprocessed in order to disinfect, remove bioburden, and prep for upcoming procedures. Sterile processing applies to not only the knives, scalpels, scissors, forceps, and clamps used in surgery, but also instruments such as endoscopes and duodenoscopes. 

 reports on the latest technology but also on the means to disinfect that technology. Also, the trend toward making more disposable surgical equipment. What does that mean for the sterile processing team?

Select STERRAD System Consumables Will Soon Become Available Exclusively Through Distributors