Interesting Discussion from up North…..
One aspect of being a support person that I always found appealing is talking to different folks from around the United States and Canada. You learn a bit if you take an extra minute to exchange pleasantries.
One topic that comes up often is the “new” autoclave-sterilizer technology of pre and post vacuum units that are being introduced into the table-top sterilizer market. One of the models introduced into the United States this year is the Tuttnauer Elara series, I think it has been available in the US market since March or so.
Most people think “another new technology” and then go on about their day. But our friends up north are seeing new laws passed that REQUIRE this new technology in order to pass the more stringent Helix testing method, which might (or might not) replace the Bowie and Dick test in use in the United States today.
It seems my Canadian friend feels the Canadian Government wants to legislate a change to the testing method, but (que the sinister music) the Canadian Medical lobby is putting up a battle. (The new vacuum units carry a significant cost increase).
My Canuck friend is in the Tattoo industry, (read small to no political clout), and tells me his government (more sinister music) is targeting the Tattoo industry in order to get a “toe-hold” on new legislation. Can you imagine.. The Canadian tattoo industry having tougher sterilization requirements than the Canadian medical Industry? How long would that last?
Now, European Sterilization testing is more stringent than the US standards.. how long before we decide we need to be on par with Europe, and our neighbors to the North?
Just some thoughts..just my opinion..just something I heard..
