Pangea Piercing Policies

Sterilization

All jewelry, tools, and supplies are either single-use disposable and/or pressurized steam sterilized at 270 dg F at 15 PSI for 30 minutes. The actual piercing is performed using sterile surgeon's gloves. setup, prep, and marking are done using single-use disposable nitrile gloves.

All tools and jewelry is ultrasonically cleaned prior to sterilization.
Our autoclave (sterilizer) is tested bi-weekly by an independent third-party laboratory to ensure proper effectiveness.
All needles and punches are single-use and disposed of in a medical sharps container.
Single-use disposable nitrile gloves are worn from setup to end and frequently changed whenever necessary.
Dual-chain quaternary ammoniums are used for hard surface disinfection. minimum ten minute contact time.
3% chloroxylenol is used for skin prep. minimum one minute contact.
Cetylpyridinium chloride is used for oral prep. Minimum thirty second contact.
We are 100% latex- and glutaraldehyde-free.