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Hi everyone
Looking for some advice on expiry date for reprocessed medical devices. I can’t seem to find anything on AS/NZ 4187 or ACORN.
In our facility RMD’s are labelled with a sticker with the date reprocessed printed. If RMD is not used they are reprocessed in 12mths even if packaging not damaged , includes items in Steripeel or Kimguard .
Is there information regarding timeframes for reprocessing unused RMD’s?
Thanks
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Cate
I have been researching this very thing, and the answer is interesting and complex!
First of all, most facilities have adopted event related sterility – which means that the item is considered sterile unless exposed to an event (these can include but are not limited to; moisture; tears or holes in the package; temperatures outside the defined parameters of 18 to 25 degrees Celsius; relative humidity outside the ranges of 35 to70%; sources of microbial contamination including vermin & insect; and more!).
Second, you need to find out what shelf life studies or limitations have been set by the manufacturer of the sterile barrier system (SBS) and its components (sterilisation tape). Most manufacturers have demonstrated sterility is maintained to at least 12 months. Due to costs etc, not many have gone past the 12 months. HOWEVER, we can do this provided we undertake this as part of our validation etc. So you could go longer, you just need to validate it!
One of the limitations that I have found however, is that most SBS and sterilisation tape do have a shelf life. If for example, the wrap we use is due to expire in 12 months, chances are it may start to disintegrate after this time!. I note that with most tracking systems, the expiry of the products used for SBS are not included, maybe they should be? This may assist us to more accurately determine when items should be reprocessed if not used.
So in answer to your question, you will have to go back to the manufacturer and ask them for the information. I hope this helps.
Kind regards
Mandy Davidson
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Looking for some advice on expiry date for reprocessed medical devices. I can’t seem to find anything on AS/NZ 4187 or ACORN.
In our facility RMD’s are labelled with a sticker with the date reprocessed printed. If RMD is not used they are reprocessed in 12mths even if packaging not damaged , includes items in Steripeel or Kimguard .
Is there information regarding timeframes for reprocessing unused RMD’s?
Thanks
Cate Coffey | Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Unit | Central Australia Health Service
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs Hospital, Gap Rd, Alice Springs
GPO Box 2234, Alice Springs, NT 0871
p … 08 89517737
e … cate.coffey@nt.gov.au http://www.nt.gov.au/healthOur Vision: Better health outcomes for all Central Australians
Our Values: Community at the Centre | Equity and Integrity | We are Accountable | We are Relevant Today and Ready for Tomorrow | We are Committed to High Quality Care | We Value our PartnershipsCentral Australia Health Service is a Smoke Free Workplace
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