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Warrior
Policy:Sterilization procedures
Here at Warrior, we ensure that all items used
in any body piercing process have been sterilized. We have a three-fold
system at each location that keeps everything in a constant state of checks
and balances.
Cidex: Cidex Activated
Dialdehyde Solution revolutionized the science of high level disinfection
with its efficacy and ease of use. Cidex solution provides high level
disinfection in 20 to 45 minutes, and 10 hour sterilization. It is non
corrosive to instruments and have excellent compatibility with a wide range
of materials. We at Warrior utilize the Cidex+ 28 day solution
at each of our locations. We
also take it a step further by changing the solutions every 24 days to
ensure peak performance. Cidex is our primary introductory
of tools and instruments into our sterilization process. Immediately
after use, each tool is immersed in the solution and left for the duration
of the day. Due to our long hours of operation (10 hours average
each location), the 20 to 45 minute high level disinfectation time is very
well complete. At the end of each day, the instruments are then taken
to the next step, the ultrasonic cleansing.
Ultrasonic: Ultrasonic
cleaning is an intermediate process done prior to final sterilization.
We have an ultrasonic cleaner for each one of our locations.
Ultrasonic cleaning occurs when ultra-high frequency sound waves
are passed through a harsh anti-septic cleaning solution, causing "cavitation".
Cavitiation is the implosion of microscopic bubbles collapsing into themselves.
This creates a high energy vacuum effect which safely pulls debris, contaminants,
and particles from the surfaces being cleaned. With ultrasonic
cleaning, both the exterior and interior surfaces, including crevices,
are thoroughly cleaned. The cleansing action occurs wherever the
solution reaches, leaving virtually no possibility for hidden contaminants
to remain. We run ALL instruments through the ultrasonic process
before autoclaving them daily.
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Autoclave: There is only one
proper way to sterilize equipment, and that is by an autoclave.
An autoclave is a device primarily used in the medical field for sterilizing
medical instruments. We at Warrior have a fully operating
autoclave at each one of our locations.
Our autoclaves run at 273° F (135°C), at 15 to 20 psi (pounds per
square inch) for about 30 to 45 minutes. The higher the temperature,
the greater the pressure and the shorter the sterilization cycle.
Steam sterilization is a time proven process of killing microorganisms
through the application of moist heat (saturated steam) under pressure.
Heat damages the cell's essential structures including the cytoplasmic
membrane rendering the cell no longer viable. We package all instruments,
jewelry, and needles prior to sterilizing them in the autoclave.
We run our autoclaves daily.
Autoclaves can sometimes malfunction, causing organisms to be insufficiently
destroyed. The only way to prove that an autoclave is working properly
is to have it spore tested. Spore testing can only be done by an
independent lab analysis. Here at Warrior, we spore test all
our autoclaves bi-weekly. We keep records of all test results at
our main office in Northeast Philadelphia.
Warrior is the only body piercing salon in the Philadelphia
are the even does these tests. We recommend that you ask any office
(including dentist and doctor) for proof of spore testing.
Disposal: Each needle we use
is brand new, sterilized, and disposable. We dispose every needle in an
approved sharps container at every one of our locations.
Each container is clearly marked biohazard, and is puncture proof.
We have our containers properly disposed of by BioHaz
Solutions according to federal regulations.
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