We must be honest, medical instruments were designed to be used inside the human body, coming into contact with bodily fluids, tissues, and all of the microorganisms that populate the human body. They are designed to go into the filthiest places. This is why the sterilization of these instruments is so important. The worst case scenario for a insufficiently sanitized medical device, is that it would transfer a deadly bacteria or infection from one patient to another.
As medical instruments wear down, the ability to properly sanitize them, becomes less reliable. Microscopic scratches in a scalpel, for instance, can create places wear bacteria can survive cleaning processes, and effect additional patients with cross-contamination. Only replacing these instruments regularly can prevent this situation from taking place.
Medical supplies, devices, and instruments can be easily ordered regularly through online services such as The Medical Device Store. By setting up a reordering plan, you can make sure that your instruments are always at 100%, and are safe to use on patients.
