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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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steam penetration test
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A standardized test to verify that steam can adequately penetrate and displace air from sterilizer loads and packaging s...
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