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When the Biological Indicator Is Positive: Investigating Autoclave Failures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 March 2016

E.A. Bryce ,
F.J. Roberts ,
B. Clements  and
S. MacLean
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Abstract

A series of positive biological indicators in steam autoclaves from different hospital departments within the same building were traced to blocked steam traps on building condensate lines. The steps taken during the investigation and a protocol for management of positive biological indicators are described.

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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 18 , Issue 9 , September 1997 , pp. 654 - 656
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Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 1997

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