i was thinking sterilization cause due to being a surgical instrument, but can we sterilse plastic contained by autoclave or UV lights? confusing question…….

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i was thinking sterilization cause due to being a surgical instrument, but can we sterilse plastic contained by autoclave or UV lights? confusing question…….

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i was thinking sterilization cause due to being a surgical instrument, but can we sterilse plastic contained by autoclave or UV lights? confusing question…….

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2010-11-15T10:14:31+00:00

Most plastic stuff comes already sterile from the manufacturer. There is the option of gas sterilization, if the tubing won’t survive an autoclave. Most surgical instruments are metal and ARE re-sterilized, at least possible in the OR’s where I work. We don’t reuse tubing.

i was thinking sterilization cause due to being a surgical instrument, but can we sterilse plastic contained by autoclave or UV lights? confusing question…….

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