What must be done when a steam steriliser undergoes major repairs that have led to non-conforming items?
Infection control in the ADC exam tests decision-making around exposure incidents, instrument classification, and decontamination protocols. This exam-level vignette tests your ability to work through clinical details and arrive at the correct management.
Priya is the practice manager at Sunshine Dental Clinic. The practice has recently purchased a new steam steriliser and is preparing for the annual validation of their existing washer-disinfector. She needs to ensure all documentation and procedures are compliant with ICG requirements. What must be done when a steam steriliser undergoes major repairs that have led to non-conforming items?
- A. Basic functionality testing only
- B. Chemical indicator testing for 24 hours
- C. Full Performance Qualification (PQ) must be performed
- D. Simple biological indicator test
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Where steam steriliser equipment failures have led to non-conforming items, the steriliser that has undergone a major repair needs to have full PQ performed to verify it is suitable to be returned to service (ICG p.54)
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