Md. Code Regs. 10.53.09.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.53.09.03 - Cleansing Procedures

Prior to sterilization as required in Regulation .03 of this chapter, tweezers and needle caps shall be:

A. Mechanically precleaned as follows:

(a) Cleansed with a clean cotton ball or swab moistened with a low-residue detergent and cool water;

(b) Accumulated in a holding container by submersion in a low-residue detergent and cool water; and

(c) Then, thoroughly rinsed with warm water and drained;

B. Then, cleaned by soaking in a protein-dissolving detergent enzyme cleaner or in an ultrasound cleaning unit according to manufacturer's instructions; and

C. Rinsed and dried.

Md. Code Regs. 10.53.09.03

Regulations .03 adopted under new chapter, Sterilization Procedures, effective June 20, 2005 (32:12 Md. R. 1047); amended and recodified from .02 effective 51:15 Md. R. 710, eff. 8/5/2024.