10-144 C.M.R. ch. 212, § 4 - CARE OF INSTRUMENTS
A. Needles.
1. The needles shall be cleansed to remove
debris after each use, and before being sterilized.
2. The needles shall be sterilized after each
use.
3. The sterilized needles
shall be stored in a covered container containing 70% alcohol or other
antiseptic solution.
4. The screw
cap shall be sanitized in 70% alcohol or other antiseptic solution and stored
in a clean covered container.
5.
The needle holder shall be wiped with antiseptic solution after each
use.
6. New reusable needles must
be cleansed and sterilized before their first use.
7. Single use needles shall not be
reused.
B. Forceps.
1. The forceps shall be washed in warm water
to remove debris. Alternative methods may be used to clean debris from forceps
if approved by the department.
2.
The forceps shall be sterilized after each use.
3. The sterilized forceps shall be stored in
a clean dry covered container.
C. Epilators. Epilators shall comply with all
federal, state, and local laws, rules or ordinances.
D. Sterilization. Cleaned instruments shall
be sterilized by one of the following methods: (1) dry heat or (2) steam under
pressure (autoclave).
1. Dry heat ovens and
autoclaves should be approved by the FDA and shall be cleaned, used, and
maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Sterilizers should have visible physical
indicators such as thermometers and timers.
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