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. 2020 Aug;4(8):853-854.
doi: 10.1016/j.oret.2020.04.006.

Alcohol Pads and Nonsterile Gloves in Preparation of Aflibercept

Kathleen A Regan  1 , Justin L Gottlieb  1 , Michael M Altaweel  1 , Mihai Mititelu  1 , Barbara A Blodi  1 , T Michael Nork  1 , Kimberly E Stepien  1 , Jonathan S Chang  2
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Alcohol Pads and Nonsterile Gloves in Preparation of Aflibercept

Kathleen A Regan et al. Ophthalmol Retina. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

Use of nonsterile gloves and an alcohol pad does not significantly impact the contamination of the rubber septum of the aflibercept vial. Other contamination points might instead be explored for endophthalmitis risk.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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