Surgical Instrument Sharpening and Repair Services

1. BACKGROUND 

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) performs 1,500 surgeries annually encompassing surgical services that include Orthopedics, ENT, Vascular, General, GYN, 

Ophthalmic, Urology, General, Labor and Delivery, and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and functionality of surgical instruments used in patient care. As the department responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, SPD must maintain instruments in optimal working conditions to support safe surgical outcomes and regulatory compliance. Properly maintained instruments prevent surgical delays, prevent patient harm, .... Read More