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KleenSpec® Advantage Metal vs. Disposable Vaginal Specula

The Time Savings is Clear Metal Vaginal Specula EACH YEAR KleenSpec® Disposable Vaginal Specula n Enhance efficiency: Spend less time cleaning and disinfecting metal specula n Reduce costs: Save over $8,000 per year in cleaning and maintenance costs associated with metal specula STEP 1 Clinician Conducts Pelvic Exam Time Spent Per Day: 1.75 hour Welch Allyn STEP 1 Clinician Conducts Pelvic Exam STEP 2 Contain & Transport Contaminated Specula STEP 3 Clean Specula STEP 4 Disinfect & Sterilize STEP 5 Inspect & Restock Time Spent Per Day: Virtually None Disposable Vaginal Specula STEP 2 Dispose...

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Metal Vaginal Specula Have An Environmental Impact You May Be Missing— n Reprocessing involves the use of powerful detergents, disinfectants, solvents, and plastics which all end up as dangerous waste products2 n Resterilization almost always requires the use of ethylene oxide (EtO) or sporicidal disinfectants, both of which are harmful to the environment2 n Facilities frequently release persistent bioaccumulative toxins (PBTs) when medical chemical waste is incinerated. PBTs are long-lived toxic chemicals that have been linked to serious human and ecological health problems3 Sources: Guide...

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