I was researching online and wanted to know if the LIPO incision equipment, and cannula is one time use only (disposable) or is it sterilized and reused for patients? Want to confirm the sterilization procedures worried after hearing the news about Okalahoma Dental clinic. Please reply back about the Sterilization procedures of the Cannulas and other skin piercing equipments
June 4, 2013
Answer: How is lipo equipment sterilized?
Both disposable and reusable liposuction cannulas are available. Many surgeons may vary which they use depending the on the purpose of the procedure -- small procedure vs. large -- and the location -- office vs. outpatient surgery center vs. hospital. Regardless, each is required to follow a strict protocol of sterilization for all reusable surgical equipment. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, and definitely ask him or her how the equipment is maintained, cleaned, and sterilized. Good luck!
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June 4, 2013
Answer: How is lipo equipment sterilized?
Both disposable and reusable liposuction cannulas are available. Many surgeons may vary which they use depending the on the purpose of the procedure -- small procedure vs. large -- and the location -- office vs. outpatient surgery center vs. hospital. Regardless, each is required to follow a strict protocol of sterilization for all reusable surgical equipment. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon, and definitely ask him or her how the equipment is maintained, cleaned, and sterilized. Good luck!
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June 3, 2013
Answer: Safety With Liposuction instrumentation
That's a great question. There are two answers for my practice. When I do smaller liposuction procedures in the office I use only disposable cannulas and syringes. It is difficult to perfectly clean the cannulas and if any biologic material is left in them then sterility can't be assured. Thus pre-sterilized single use disposables remove all doubt.
In the hospital setting with a dedicated sterile supply and processing department the instruments are re-sterilized after each use. The metal cannulas are scrubbed with brushes made just for that purpose. All biologic material is removed. They are then disinfected and washed again. Then the instruments are sterilized in large industrial sterilizers (autoclaves) that record the temperature and pressure throughout the cycle. Chemical indicators verify sterility and periodic testing with living spores is done to assure no failure of the system.
I hope that answers your question. Best of luck to you.
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June 3, 2013
Answer: Safety With Liposuction instrumentation
That's a great question. There are two answers for my practice. When I do smaller liposuction procedures in the office I use only disposable cannulas and syringes. It is difficult to perfectly clean the cannulas and if any biologic material is left in them then sterility can't be assured. Thus pre-sterilized single use disposables remove all doubt.
In the hospital setting with a dedicated sterile supply and processing department the instruments are re-sterilized after each use. The metal cannulas are scrubbed with brushes made just for that purpose. All biologic material is removed. They are then disinfected and washed again. Then the instruments are sterilized in large industrial sterilizers (autoclaves) that record the temperature and pressure throughout the cycle. Chemical indicators verify sterility and periodic testing with living spores is done to assure no failure of the system.
I hope that answers your question. Best of luck to you.
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