Sterile Talc?

[sonny1388]

Do any of you still use sterile talcum powder? Our manufacturer discontinued the item we were using, and I am having a heck of a time finding a replacement.

[michelledavis]

We sterilize Talc for pharmacy dept. in a dry heat table top sterilizer.

[doc7592]

What are you using it for?

[sonny1388]

One of our general surgeons uses it for pleural infusion. Here is a website containing some of the info, and also the company's name (Bryan Corp) who I finally did get some from.

http://www.ashp.org/news/ShowArticle.cfm?id=3685

[ladyj]

we purchase ours from Bryan corporation - you are gauranteed its sterility and availibilty of 2 forms of talc preparation.