InfographicThe Importance of Bioburden Testing

While we consider medical and health items sterile as they come right off the production line, they can actually come into contact with many contaminants. To ensure that the final product is safe to use, a number of hygiene measures must be followed. One very important step in the medical device industry is bioburden testing. Below is a brief overview, by Technical Safety Services, of what this assessment entails and why it is a key component of the sterilization process.