Special Episode Release – From Speck to Source: What Exactly Is a “Black Speck?”

While we get ready for the next season of the Transmission Control Podcast, we’re featuring episodes from Beyond Clean’s “What the Speck?” series, sponsored by Aesculap. Enjoy!

When a black speck shows up in a surgical tray, the first question is simple: “What is it?” But as many Sterile Processing teams discover, the answer is anything but straightforward. On this episode of “What the Speck?,” global reprocessing expert Dr. Gerhard Kirmse from Aesculap joins us to explore the science of identifying this pesky, unidentified debris and to tackle the question at the center of the mystery: “What exactly is a black speck?” From microscopic analysis and lab testing to on-site investigations inside washers, sterilizers, and steam systems, Dr. Kirmse explains how experts piece together the clues to uncover the real source behind these particles. Tune in to discover how science, collaboration, and a little detective work come together to solve one of SPD’s most frustrating mysteries.

A special thanks to our sponsor, Aesculap®, for supporting this podcast series!

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