The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments

This podcast episode focuses on biofilms, which are resilient bacterial colonies that can form on nearly any surface, from surgical instruments to equipment and fixtures. Biofilms can present a significant challenge for operating rooms and sterile processing departments, as they are hard-to-detect and hydrophobic, meaning they repel water and resist traditional cleaning methods. This protection also allows biofilms to evade the most common sterilization techniques and increases infection risk! Listen now for some concrete tactics from Mike Matthews, former Director of Customer Training and Education at Agiliti, that you can use to help prevent biofilms from developing.