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Reprocessing
7.1
Safety information
WARNING
Risk due to inappropriately reprocessed products
Reusable products must be reprocessed, otherwise there is an increased risk of
infection.
► Follow the infection prevention policies and reprocessing regulations of the
health-care facility.
► Follow the national infection prevention policies and reprocessing regulations.
► Use validated procedures for reprocessing.
► Reprocess products before using them the first time.
► Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning agents, disinfectants, and
reprocessing devices.
► The reprocessing instructions in this chapter are available to the reprocessing
personnel.
► Reprocessing must be carried out exclusively by the defined user groups.
WARNING
Risk due to penetrating liquid
Penetrating liquid may cause the following:
– Damage to the device
– Device malfunctions
► Ensure that no liquid penetrates the device.
► Use validated procedures for reprocessing.
7.2
Information on reprocessing
Follow the national infection prevention policies and reprocessing regulations.
Follow the infection prevention policies and reprocessing regulations of the health-
care facility (e.g., concerning the reprocessing cycles).
7.3
Classifications for reprocessing
7.3.1
Classification of medical devices
The classification depends on the intended use of the medical device. The risk of
infection transmission through the application of the product to the patient without
proper reprocessing is the basis of the Spaulding classification.
Classification
Non-critical
Semi-critical
Critical
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Explanation
Components that come into contact only with skin that is
intact
Components that carry breathing gas or come into contact
with mucous membranes or pathologically altered skin
Components that penetrate skin or mucous membranes or
come into contact with blood
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