Processing of Patient Care Equipment Flashcards
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What are the reprocessing requirements for surgical power tool handpieces?
Answer: Complete disassembly per IFU, cleaning of all components, lubrication, reassembly, function testing, and sterilization
Power tools require complete reprocessing of all components including internal channels.
What is proper reprocessing for ophthalmic instruments used in cataract surgery?
Answer: Enhanced cleaning to remove viscoelastic material, thorough critical-water rinsing, and sterilization to prevent TASS
Enhanced cleaning prevents TASS by removing viscoelastic substances and ensuring no residual contaminants.
How should loaned or consignment surgical instruments be processed?
Answer: Received with sufficient time for full decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization
Loaner instruments must undergo the full reprocessing cycle, requiring advance delivery.
What are specific challenges with da Vinci robotic instrument reprocessing?
Answer: Limited use-life tracking, complex wrist mechanisms, proprietary accessories, insulation inspection, and specific sterilization parameters
Da Vinci instruments have use-life limits, complex articulating wrists, and proprietary requirements.
What temperature range is appropriate for storing sterile patient care equipment?
Answer: At or below 75°F (24°C) with humidity at or below 70%
Storage conditions must inhibit microbial growth and protect packaging integrity.
What is the correct handling procedure for CJD-contaminated instruments?
Answer: Quarantine and keep moist, then destroy or use WHO prion decontamination protocols
Prions resist standard sterilization. Instruments must be quarantined and processed using WHO-recommended methods.