In very recent posts the Sawyer Extractor has been discussed. I have two, for both human and horse first aid units. I have managed to use both. The first for a rattlesnake bite to a horse and then for the stingray laceration during my Island misadventure. There is no protocol given for post use sterilization. I washed both in iso alcohol,submerged in boiling water for about three minutes, allowed to airdry in sunshine and finished with another iso wash. Now I get leery looks when I mention their past use. They are a marvelous unit, And, at $15 I would gladly replace if needed for the service rendered. I've been dry bit TWICE by rattlesnakes. The scariest part were the advancing Major Burns wannabees with old rusty Cutter unit razor blades and tourniquets! the plastic parts are no worse for boiling. Am I overlooking anything ?<br><br>