Failures in the sterilization process


In the event that the sterilization process fails and for the management of sterile equipment that have an expiration date, the following recommendations should be used:

  • All sterile materials whose expiration date has passed, are not considered safe for use with patients and should be removed from the service.
  • Objects that are processed in the hospital should return to the SP. In the SP, the boxes should be opened, the cotton towels replaced and a new chemical indicator placed in their interior. Prior to re sterilization, the objects should be packaged in new packaging. Objects wrapped in plastic or paper should be removed from the previous package and replaced with new packages. New chemical indicators should be placed in each package in order to re-sterilize it. All sterilization parameters that are appropriate for the reprocessing of medical equipment should be followed.
  • Products sterilized by the manufacturer should not be re-sterilized unless the trade name provides written instructions for their re-sterilization. There are standards for the re-sterilization of medical use materials.
  • In the event that a sterilizer fails, revealed by a change in color in the biological indicator, it should be taken out of service immediately and the maintenance service should be notified in order to repair it. All objects that have not been used in this load should be collected and re sterilized. Patients exposed to sterile objects from the deficient lot should be monitored. Infection Control personnel should be notified about the deficiency of the sterilizer in order to follow up with the patients.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

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Sterilization manual for health centers


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Distribution of Sterile Medical Packages

Requirements for Storage of Sterile Materials

Storage Sterile Materials

Handling Sterile Materials

Methods for controlling the sterilization process

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