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The Fastest, Most Effective Sterilization Product on the Market
Hu-Friedy, the world’s leading manufacturer of hand-held dental instruments, introduces SporeCheck, the most advanced biological indicator (BI) monitoring system designed to upgrade in-office infection control practices by ensuring the fastest and most effective sterilization of dental instruments. SporeCheck also helps dental professionals comply with best practices guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA). These guidelines state that dental sterilization procedures and equipment should be monitored at least weekly and with each load that contains an implantable device to ensure the safest patient care.
SporeCheck’s accuracy helps dental professionals quickly assess that their steam sterilizer is functioning properly, resulting in a decrease in the potential use of non-sterile instruments. It provides easy-to-read, reliable results in only 24 hours, as compared to most in-office spore tests that yield results in 48 hours or more, or traditional mail-in tests that can take weeks to obtain results.
SporeCheck is compatible with all types of steam sterilizers; including gravity, pre-vacuum and Statim. The innovative system is also compatible with existing dry-lock incubators. In addition to the CDC and ADA recommendations that dental sterilization procedures and equipment be monitored with weekly biological testing, additional spore testing should be conducted in the following circumstances: whenever implants are included in a sterilization load; whenever a new type of packaging material or tray is used; after training new sterilization personnel; after a sterilizer has been repaired, and after any change in the sterilizer loading procedures.
Chuck Hughes, an expert in sterilization, comments, “Following the SporeCheck protocol saves valuable time and is an essential upgrade for any size dental practice. Before Hu-Friedy offered SporeCheck, the time to process sterilizer testing was sometimes three to four weeks. With SporeCheck, that wait time is vastly reduced to just 24 hours, creating far more sterile environments compliant with state regulations.”
For nearly a century, Hu-Friedy has prided itself on a unique commitment to dental practitioners that drives product development and innovation. SporeCheck was developed through a collaborative effort with dental community thought leaders and Hu-Friedy experts.
For more information about Hu-Friedy or SporeCheck, please contact 1-800-HU-FRIEDY or visit HuFriedy.