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

Answer

IAHCSMM and AORN guidelines recommend loaner instrumentation arrive at least 24 hours in advance to allow sufficient time for decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization.

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

Answer

Loaner sets must arrive with complete manufacturer IFUs, instrument count sheets, and assembly/disassembly instructions so SPD can process items correctly and safely.

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

Answer

Upon receipt, loaner instruments must be inspected and their condition documented, then fully decontaminated before any further handling or processing regardless of their apparent cleanliness.

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

Answer

A loaner tray is a set of surgical instruments provided by a vendor or manufacturer, typically for specialty procedures, that the facility does not own and must return after use.

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

Answer

AORN and IAHCSMM guidelines strongly discourage IUSS for implants and permit it only in documented emergencies where no alternative is available, due to the increased risk of complications.

CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Practice Test

CMDRT - Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Practice Test

CMDRT Loaner and Implant Instrumentation