CMDRT Loaner and Implant Instrumentation

Question 1

How far in advance of a scheduled surgical procedure should loaner instrumentation ideally arrive at the sterile processing department?

Accepted Answer

At least 24 hours before the procedure

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30 minutes before the procedure

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2 hours before the procedure

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The morning of the procedure

Question 2

What documentation should accompany loaner instrumentation upon delivery to the sterile processing department?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU), count sheets, and assembly instructions

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Only the instrument count sheet

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Only the sterilization parameters

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Rental agreement and invoice only

Question 3

What is the correct initial action when loaner instrumentation is received by the sterile processing department?

Accepted Answer

Both inspect, document condition, and decontaminate before processing

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Immediately sterilize the instruments

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Inspect for damage only

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Decontaminate before any further processing

Question 4

Which of the following best defines a 'loaner tray' in the context of sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

Surgical instrument sets provided by a vendor or manufacturer for a specific procedure

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A tray lent to patients for home use after surgery

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Trays borrowed from another hospital department

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Disposable single-use instrument sets

Question 5

When should immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) be used for implantable devices?

Accepted Answer

Only in documented emergency situations when no alternative exists

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Routinely, as it saves processing time

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Whenever the loaner set arrives late

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For all loaner implants that arrive pre-sterilized

Question 6

What is required before an implantable device from a loaner set may be released for patient use?

Accepted Answer

A negative (no growth) biological indicator result

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A passing chemical indicator result only

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Visual inspection by the OR nurse

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Approval from the surgeon

Question 7

Which organizations provide the primary guidelines addressing loaner instrumentation management in healthcare sterile processing?

Accepted Answer

IAHCSMM and AORN

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OSHA and EPA only

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FDA only

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CDC and WHO only