Although we might assume that a product fresh off the manufacturing line is completely free of contaminants, it can, in fact, be exposed to various impurities. To guarantee the safety of the final product, a series of meticulous sanitation procedures must be adhered to. In the realm of medical device manufacturing, one pivotal procedure is bioburden testing. This infographic, by Technical Safety Services, provides a concise overview of what this evaluation involves and why it plays a crucial role in the sterilization process.