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Ferret7446today at 1:53 AM1 replyview on HN

The reason we switched is because it's cheaper (including the logistics overhead costs). Sterilization and transport isn't free


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SoftTalkertoday at 2:49 AM

It's also not perfect. Sure you can throw instruments into an autoclave or even boiling water but they have to be kept sterile after they come out, which is probably harder to do especially in underdeveloped, resource-poor areas.

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