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The ISO 17664 series[1][2] as well as the FDA guidance for reprocessing medical devices in health care settings[3] specify that processing instructions should include the required quality of any water that is used for preparing solutions or for rinsing. A...
Acceptance criteria for disinfection validations that are outlined in AAMI TIR12:2020[1] specify that depending on the disinfection level either a 3-log or a 6-log reduction of appropriate microorganisms should be achieved. Mathematically one might be inclined to consider a 5.8-log...
Deciding which disinfection level applies to your non-critical device can be tricky. Non-critical devices are defined as devices that will either only contact intact skin but do not penetrate it, or which have no direct patient contact but may become...
ISO 17664[1] specifies that ”where drying is necessary, at least one verified drying method shall be specified.” FDA provides more detailed information on the importance of drying steps following different stages of processing[2] as outlined below. One important merit of...
Initial rinse The first step in the cleaning process is often a rinse with cool utility water to remove any remaining gross (large) debris from the medical devices[1]. This is an important step given that many organic soils, including proteinaceous...
