infection prevention and control efforts and reduce the possibility of cross-contamination. Disposable medical products can also help expel stored disease-causing life forms in the surgical gowns of hospital staff during patient care services.
The primary function of the barrier of a single-use medical product is to inhibit the spread of microorganisms from non-sterile areas to sterile areas. Disposable medical product features provide excellent barrier properties. For example, it has been documented that villi in the surgical environment increase the incidence of surgical site infections because it provides a mode of transfer of microorganisms. Additionally, medical devices that use disposable devices rather than reusable devices can achieve sterility effortlessly, consistently, and reliably. The best asset of single-use medical supplies is that they are less likely to transmit disease than reusable items, which are a known cause of cross-contamination.
As healthcare-associated infections increase and the environment changes, it is critical to adapt to more modern technologies for the use of single-use medical products for a healthier environment.
