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Surgical Instrument Reprocessing Glossary
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peracetic acid sterilization PAA
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A low-temperature liquid chemical sterilization process using peracetic acid as the sterilant for heat-sensitive and moisture-compatible instruments.
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Geobacillus stearothermophilus
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A heat-resistant bacterial spore used as the standard biological indicator organism for steam sterilization validation.
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peracetic acid sterilization
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A low-temperature liquid chemical sterilization process using peracetic acid as the sterilant for heat-sensitive and moi...
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