Breanna Barber

Implant caddies or similar implant storage units for single use implants are commonly opened and exposed during surgical procedures. What happens to the implants that remain in the caddy unused? These types of implants are frequently returned to the Sterile Processing Department for cleaning and sterilization in preparation for subsequent patients.

This discussion will swim through topics related to disinfection validations of non-critical devices. Including selecting the appropriate level of disinfection, methods of disinfection, and the challenges that arise during disinfection validations of non-critical devices. By attending this webinar you will learn: • The difference between low and intermediate-level disinfection, and which one to select for your non-critical device.

The reusable medical device industry has advanced over the last decade, which has led to an increase in new reusable devices. New devices require extensive testing that must be reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regulatory bodies to ensure that they are safe for patient use. This testing includes the validation testing for the reprocessing (or processing) procedures.