Impact of hydration and dehydration on VPHP uptake of autoclaved and nonautoclaved Tubing
| Pre-Process | VPHP Uptake of processed 1.6 mm ID tubing relative to non-autoclaved control (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Post Process | 2 Days Post Process | 6 Days Post Process | 14 Days Post Process | |
| Autoclaved tubing (121°C for 60 min) | 28 ± 1 | 20 ± 1 | 37 ± 2 | 39 ± 3 |
| Water incubated up to 7 h in autoclaved tubing | 42 ± 4 | NTa | NT | NT |
| Drying at 130°C for 12 h | 54 ± 5 | NT | NT | NT |
| Vacuum | 59 ± 7 | 58 ± 6 | 69 ± 5 | 67 ± 4 |
↵a NT: Not tested.