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Preventing Laboratory Contamination in the Microbiology Laboratory. Blog post by Amiirah Edoo

POSTED: April 29, 2024

Maintaining a clean, disinfected and organized laboratory is crucial to avoiding contamination. Aseptic technique is one of the most important practices a Microbiologist can use to minimize contamination

FDA’s Guidance on Validation Methods for Reprocessing Medical Devices in Healthcare Settings. Blog post by Dr. Anas Aljabo

POSTED: March 8, 2024

This blog post explores the guidelines and validation methods outlined in the "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling, Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff

Choosing the right artificial soil for cleaning validation. Blog post by Andres Dumas

POSTED: February 18, 2024

In the development of a cleaning validation protocol, a critical initial phase involves the selection of an artificial test soil. This formulation aims to replicate the contaminants encountered by a medical device during clinical use

Disinfection validation requirements based on the Spaulding classification for medical devices. Blog post by Sneha Mistry

POSTED: January 3, 2024

Disinfection validation confirms that the disinfection process eliminates or reduces harmful pathogens. Disinfectants used in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries must be validated for their intended use. Disinfection is a process that reduces the number of

The core elements of biosafety and biosecurity in a microbiology laboratory handling regulated materials. Blog post by Amiirah Edoo

POSTED: December 8, 2023

In Canada, laboratories handling and storing Risk Group 2, 3 and 4 microorganisms are regulated by the Public Health Agency of Canada. A good day in the microbiology laboratory is when nothing “bad” happens. How do we ensure that safety is not overlooked in all the hustle of

Cleaning Validation Requirements for Medical Devices in Canada. Blog post by Dr. Anas Aljabo

POSTED: December 4, 2023

In Canada, the regulations as overseen by Health Canada, place significant importance on the validation of cleaning processes for medical devices. This validation is a critical aspect of the manufacturing process, designed to guarantee that devices are free from contaminants,

Designing medical devices for cleanability. Blog post by Andres Dumas

POSTED: November 7, 2023

Manufacturers of medical devices are required under 21 CFR 801 to support product label claims by providing complete instructions for handling, cleaning, disinfection, testing, packaging, and sterilization, as applicable. Moreover, it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to

The ABCs of Bioburden Testing: What You Need to Know. Blog post by Dr. Anas Aljabo.

POSTED: October 13, 2023

Ensuring the safety of these devices is critical and one main aspect of this assurance is bioburden testing that evaluates the microbial contamination on or within medical devices. In this article, we'll explore the importance of bioburden testing in ensuring the safety of

Sterility test of medical devices and pharmaceutical products. Blog post by Evany Bernal.

POSTED: September 15, 2023

Can you imagine a scenario where a surgical instrument used during an operation had microorganisms that cause issues to the patient after the surgery? Pharmaceuticals and medical devices need to be confidently sterile. They will be used in an environment where even a small amount

Preparation and Quality Control of Media used for Medical Device Sterilization Validation. Blog post by Justin Kamal

POSTED: August 25, 2023

In the microbiology world, culture media serves as the base of all research and discovery. These bacteria-loving recipes create the perfect environment for surviving microorganisms to grow by providing the necessary nutrients in their composition. The ingredients vary depending

Medical device cleaning validation: a science, just like the device itself! Blog post by Winston Kwok

POSTED: June 14, 2023

For all reprocessed medical devices, the device must be sufficiently cleaned before it can go on to sterilization, as any residual contaminants remaining on the medical device can compromise the efficacy of the sterilization process

Benjamin Emmanuel - Biochemistry Lab Tech at SteriLabs & Testing Laboratories in Canada

POSTED: December 23, 2022

Benjamin Emmanuel completed two terms coop program at SteriLabs as a Laboratory Technician, Biochemistry. In this post, Benjamin writes about his experience for the past eight months at SteriLabs and identifies accomplishments, challenges and five keys to success in a co-op

SteriLabs: ISO/IEC 17027 Accredited for Medical Device and Pharmaceuticals Products Testing

POSTED: June 24, 2022

Pharmaceuticals Sterility Testing: SteriLabs' team has successfully completed ISO 17025 accreditation audit by CALA on May 5, 2022. Accreditation to the ISO 17025 standard indicates that SteriLabs has a well-established quality management system in place to produce reliable,

SteriLabs featured in Dr. Weigert Global News article published at the WFHSS Congress

POSTED: November 20, 2021

In the beginning of 2020 SteriLabs and Dr. Weigert started a partnership to improve the reprocessing process through the use of highly effective medical device cleaning detergents and products

SteriLabs present Industry Innovations at 4th International Clinical Engineering and Health Technology Management Congress hosted by AAMI

POSTED: October 26, 2021

SteriLabs has been invited to present Industry Innovations at 4th International Clinical Engineering and Health Technology Management Congress hosted by AAMI, IFMBE and GCEA

SteriLabs N95 respirators reprocessing research published in The Journal of Hospital Infection

POSTED: December 1, 2020

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has significantly impacted the health of millions of people around the world. The shortage of personal protective equipment, including N95 respirators, in hospital facilities has put frontline healthcare professionals at high risk for

SteriLabs partners with The Hoare lab at McMaster University to develop a process for the reprocessing of N95 respirators to address severe shortages

POSTED: March 30, 2020

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has significantly impacted the health of millions of people around the world. The shortage of personal protective equipment, including N95 respirators, in hospital facilities has put frontline healthcare professionals at high risk for

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ARTIFICIAL SOIL FOR CLEANING VALIDATION, by Andres Dumas

POSTED: December 31, 1969