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      Holes in sterile wrapping – an unseen risk

      Holes in sterile wrap and their implications for sterile processing.

      Defects in sterile wraps are not always detected

      Table: Detection percentage rates for each hole size (mm) under different conditions. Figure 1: Detection percentage rates for each hole size (mm) under different conditions.

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