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AAMI ST90 guidance for controlling recurring particulate problems on surgical instruments through quality management and corrective action

Finding the Defect Is Not the Same as Controlling the Process (3 of 3)

August 7, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

How AAMI ST90 helps hospitals prevent recurring particulate problems Finding a defect is important. However, finding the defect is not the same as controlling the process that created it. AAMI ST90[…]

Two sterile processing technicians reviewing a questionable Bowie-Dick test result near a steam sterilizer

Bowie-Dick Test Failure: When “Close Enough” Is Not a Pass

August 5, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

How a subtle failure pattern can become a serious sterilization risk The morning Bowie-Dick test looked almost normal. Most of the indicator had changed color as expected. Only a faint, lighter area[…]

Particulate on surgical instruments illustrating why visible buildup may signal a larger sterile processing problem

Particulate on Surgical Instruments: Beyond Tray Rejection (1 of 3)

July 24, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

Why visible residue should be treated as a quality-system signal A visible speck or buildup on a surgical instrument may appear to be a small problem. However, the issue behind it can affect far more[…]

Surgical instruments in a sterile processing washer highlighting ST108 water quality questions for healthcare teams.

ST108 Questions Answered

June 8, 2026

By Kenneth Mayer

What healthcare teams are still trying to understand about water quality compliance ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 has changed the conversation around water quality in Sterile Processing Departments. For[…]