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  1. According to MDRAO guidelines, which document is the primary reference for identifying correct reprocessing parameters for a specific device?

    Answer: The manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU)

    Manufacturer IFUs are the authoritative source for device-specific reprocessing parameters and must be followed for safe identification and processing.

  2. A stainless-steel instrument has a matte finish on one half and a mirror finish on the other. Why is finish identification important in reprocessing?

    Answer: Certain finishes may require modified cleaning techniques to prevent damage and ensure efficacy

    Surface finish can influence the effectiveness of cleaning agents and mechanical action, so correct identification guides appropriate technique selection.

  3. Which identifier on a biological indicator (BI) envelope is checked FIRST after incubation to interpret results?

    Answer: The color change of the growth medium compared to the positive control

    BI results are interpreted by comparing the test BI's medium color to the positive control; a color match indicates sterilization failure.

  4. When identifying devices with heat-sensitive components, which material property requires alternative sterilization method selection?

    Answer: Polymer or plastic components with low melting points

    Heat-sensitive polymers and plastics cannot withstand steam sterilization temperatures and must be identified for low-temperature sterilization alternatives.

  5. A technician is uncertain whether a device is single-use or reusable. What is the regulatory standard in Canada regarding single-use devices (SUDs)?

    Answer: Single-use designation by the manufacturer must be respected unless a licensed third-party reprocessor validates reuse

    Health Canada regulations require that SUD reprocessing be performed only by licensed reprocessors with validated processes; facility-level reuse without validation is prohibited.

  6. What information on a sterilization load record is used to identify which patients received instruments from a recalled lot?

    Answer: Load number, sterilizer ID, and date linked to patient procedure records

    Traceability systems link load number and sterilizer ID to patient records, enabling rapid identification of affected patients during a recall.

  7. Which symbol on a medical device label indicates it is a single-use item according to ISO standards?

    Answer: The number 2 inside a circle with a line through it

    ISO 7000-1051 defines the 'do not reuse' symbol as the numeral 2 inside a circle with a diagonal line, universally indicating single-use.