Evaluation of the Sterility of Press'n Seal Cling Film for Use in Rodent Surgery

level and improve surgical outcomes. Recently, some institutions have approved the use of Press'n Seal cling film (CF; Glad Products, Oakland, CA) as a practical, cost-effective alternative to sterile drapes for rodent surgeries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sterility of CF by using ATP and replicate organism detection and counting (RODAC) plates. We tested 10 boxes of CF at days 0, 14, and 28 after opening the box and compared the results with traditional packaged sterile drapes. Our data indicated that CF ATP bioluminescence remained at or below 10 relative light units for 28 d after opening the box. In addition, RODAC plates had no growth for 70% of CF boxes at day 0, 100% at day 14, and 90% at day 28. The mean growth for the positive plates was 0.024 cfu/cm2 sampled after contacting locations on the front and back of the CF. The results of this study support the use of CF as an acceptable alternative to traditional sterile drapes during rodent aseptic surgery.

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ANCORSTEEL 4300

Alloy Digest ◽

10.31399/asm.ad.sa0611 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 58 (11) ◽

Keyword(s):

Fracture Toughness ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Tensile Properties ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Heat Treating ◽

Effective Alternative ◽

Powder Metal ◽

Secondary Processing ◽

Cost Effective Alternative

Abstract Ancorsteel 4300 alloy ferrous powder simulates wrought steel compositions and is a cost-effective alternative to alloys requiring secondary processing. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on heat treating and powder metal forms. Filing Code: SA-611. Producer or source: Hoeganaes Corporation.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Is elective single embryo transfer a cost-effective alternative to double embryo transfer?

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.1058887.510823 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Julia Hussein

Keyword(s):

Embryo Transfer ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Single Embryo Transfer ◽

Effective Alternative ◽

Elective Single Embryo Transfer ◽

Cost Effective Alternative ◽

Double Embryo Transfer

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Robotic hepatectomy is a safe and cost-effective alternative to conventional open hepatectomy: A single center experience

HPB ◽

10.1016/j.hpb.2020.04.753 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

pp. S186-S187

Author(s):

J. Hawksworth ◽

N.P. Llore ◽

M.L. Holzner ◽

P. Radkani ◽

E. Mesler ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cost Effective ◽

Effective Alternative ◽

Single Center ◽

Robotic Hepatectomy ◽

Single Center Experience ◽

Open Hepatectomy ◽

Cost Effective Alternative

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A recent overview on the porphyrin-based π-extended small molecules as donors and acceptors for high-performance organic solar cells

Materials Chemistry Frontiers ◽

10.1039/d1qm00952d ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Venkatesh Piradi ◽

Feng Yan ◽

Xunjin Zhu ◽

Wai-Yeung Raymond Wong

Keyword(s):

Solar Cells ◽

Solar Cell ◽

Small Molecules ◽

Organic Solar Cells ◽

High Performance ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Effective Alternative ◽

The Past ◽

Cost Effective Alternative ◽

Silicon Based

Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been considered as a promising cost-effective alternative to silicon-based solar cell counterparts due to their lightweight, mechanical flexibility, and easy fabrication features. Over the past...

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