Microbiology, Sterilization, and The Art of War
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Microbiology, Sterilization Validation, and the Art of War
What does an ancient Chinese military textbook have in common with medical device sterilization? In his strategical text known as the Art of War, Sun Tzu is credited with the advice, “If you know your enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear.” In the fight against microorganisms to ensure the sterility of medical devices, the philosophy can simply be broken down into these two terms: Know Thy Enemy and Know Thyself.
Microbiology: Know Thy Enemy
In this context, the enemy is comprised of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can populate and inhabit the surface of any medical device or product. At Canyon Labs, our team of microbiologists are experts in the isolation of microorganisms through the services we offer, such as:
Sterilization Validation: Know Thyself
Understanding the raw materials that a product was made from, the design process, assembly, and manufacturing environment can provide direction as to what sterilization techniques need to be performed. Canyon Labs assists with sterilization by leveraging our expertise in:
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Combining ancient wisdom with modern-day knowledge, Canyon Labs can assist with questions and services ranging from microbiology to sterilization validation and much more. Email us at info@canyonlabs.com today to get connected!
Good article! There’s definitely a lot of considerations to make about the “enemy” (microbes) and “thyself” (the medical device) that can turn the tide of war (sterilization) in your favor!
Senior Manager, Global Supplier Management at Edwards Lifesciences
4wThis post is making me want to dig out my "Art of War" copy and reread its lessons. Thanks!