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FW: The efficacy of an automated ultrasound probe disinfector against high-risk human papillomavirus. SHEA Spring 2015: Science Guiding Prevention Conference, May 14-17 2015, Orlando, Florida.

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  • 03/12/2015 at 10:12 pm #72623
    Glenys Harrington
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    Author:
    Glenys Harrington

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    Consultant

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    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

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    Dear All,

    This study will be of interest to healthcare facilities using reusable
    transvaginal and transrectal ultrasound probes.

    The poster was presented at SHEA Spring 2015: Science Guiding Prevention
    Conference, May 14-17 2015, Orlando, Florida.

    The study looked at the effectiveness of two disinfectants commonly used for
    high level disinfection, glutaraldehyde and ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) and
    an automated high level disinfection system (see poster for product details)
    against human papillomavirus.

    The findings were as follows:

    * “An automated high level disinfection system was able to fully
    inactivate HPV16 and HPV18 under normal clinical use conditions
    (concentration, time, temperature).

    * Hypochlorite was more effective than OPA at reducing infectivity
    of HPV16 and HPV18, although complete inactivation was not achieved.

    * OPA is currently accepted as a HLD; hypochlorite is unsuitable for
    plastics used to manufacture endocavity ultrasound probes.

    * The findings suggest that a review of probe reprocessing methods
    and disinfection standards as related to HLD may be warranted”.

    Regards

    Glenys

    Glenys Harrington
    Consultant
    Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
    PO Box 5202
    Middle Park
    Victoria, 3206
    Australia
    M: +61 404 816 434
    infexion@ozemail.com.au
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