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Surgical Instrument Reprocessing Glossary
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peracetic acid sterilization PAA
Intermediate
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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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air removal test
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Daily test procedure to verify proper air evacuation from steam sterilizer chambers before processing loads.
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dynamic air removal test
Advanced
Technical
IVT
A sterilizer performance test that evaluates the effectiveness of air removal systems during actual operating conditions...
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