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[SDH Manager]

Hello Michael.

I just wanted to ask you or the forum if there are any issues with using identification tape on instruments? I have been told conflicting information concerning this matter.

Also, I have a query regarding surgical saw blades. I have always discarded used surgical saw blades, but was chastised by a rep the other day, who advised that his blades were reusable? I have never reused a surgical saw blade, does anyone in the forum have any insight into this issue, or would it be a manufacturers question?

Thanks in advance for your assistance on these matters

Cheers

Tina Owens
Clinical Manager
Southport Day Hospital

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[Roel Castillo]

Hi Tina

In old AS 4187:2003: . It is Section 12.2.2 of the standard as a warning of possibility of detachment during procedures and can harbour microorganisms as well, thus compromising the sterility of the processed instrument.

I haven’t been updating yet (to the new) but best practice entails nonetheless.

The blade: if it says reusable you can obviously reprocess referring to IFUs, if it’s not (single use) please discard.

Happy marking

Roel

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Hello Michael.

I just wanted to ask you or the forum if there are any issues with using identification tape on instruments? I have been told conflicting information concerning this matter.

Also, I have a query regarding surgical saw blades. I have always discarded used surgical saw blades, but was chastised by a rep the other day, who advised that his blades were reusable? I have never reused a surgical saw blade, does anyone in the forum have any insight into this issue, or would it be a manufacturers question?

Thanks in advance for your assistance on these matters

Cheers

Tina Owens
Clinical Manager
Southport Day Hospital

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[Michael Wishart]

Hi Tina

As Roel said, and this is the current text in AS/NZS 4187:2014

A2.4.3 Identification and traceability of product
A2.4.3.1 General
It is recommended that high quality etching (e.g. chemical or laser etching) should be used
where it is necessary to uniquely identify an RMD for reprocessing. Engraving is not
recommended as it can compromise the strength of a reprocessed RMD and can cause
pitting.
Colour-coded identification systems, including coloured instrument tape, silicon rings,
adhesive labels, can detach from a RMD during surgery, thereby compromising patient
safety. In addition, microorganisms can become trapped beneath the adhesive layer of these
systems, thereby compromising the ability of the RMD to be reprocessed effectively.
In some clinical settings it might be necessary to utilize an alternative system for the
identification of an RMD because of the design of the RMD to be reprocessed, e.g. in dental
and gastroenterological procedural units.

Amy reusable saw blades will have specific manufacturer guidelines about reuse, including reprocessing instructions and guidelines for how many reuses or testing for reuse. Make sure you get written instructions; the verbal chastisement of a rep doesn’t count! 🙂 Also, you can also choose NOT to reuse. Just because a product is capable of reuse doesn’t always mean it is the most efficient and effective use of the product. I recall some specific biopsy devices that were marketed as reusable, but in practice if caused delays during the procedure when they didn’t function correctly during subsequent uses, so we used them as disposable.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Michael

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Hello Michael.

I just wanted to ask you or the forum if there are any issues with using identification tape on instruments? I have been told conflicting information concerning this matter.

Also, I have a query regarding surgical saw blades. I have always discarded used surgical saw blades, but was chastised by a rep the other day, who advised that his blades were reusable? I have never reused a surgical saw blade, does anyone in the forum have any insight into this issue, or would it be a manufacturers question?

Thanks in advance for your assistance on these matters

Cheers

Tina Owens
Clinical Manager
Southport Day Hospital

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