Surgical instruments complex design as barrier for cleaning effectiveness, favouring biofilm formation

ConclusionSoil and/or biofilms were evident on complex-design RSI following 20 cycles of contamination and reprocessing, even using the gold standard method of cleaning. Although the depth gauges could be disassembled, biological residues and biofilm accumulated in its lumen. The current design of these RSI prevents removal of all biological soil and this may have an adverse effect on patient outcome.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research