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Classification for Sterilization Packaging - ANSWER-Class II Medical Dev...
Process in which a device is actively subjected to moving air; Ex items being
sterilized with ethylene oxide gas. - ANSWER-Aeration
Microorganism that requires the presence of air or oxygen for growth. -
ANSWER-Aerobe
Packaging choices for dry heat sterilization must be able to tolerate? -
ANSWER-2-3 hours exposure time and temperature of 320'F - 400'F (160'C -
204'C)
,Packaging choices for gas plasma sterilization must be able to tolerate? -
ANSWER-A deep vacuum draw without absorbing the sterilant, interrupting
the cycle, or damaging the contents.
Point of Use Processing - ANSWER-That which allows when a medical device
is processed immediately before use, and/ or close to the patient are area
Flash sterirization - ANSWER-The process by which unwrapped instruments
are sterilized for immediate use when an emergency situations arises
AAMI - ANSWER-Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Broad term describing a wide variety of plain-weave cotton/polyester fabrics
having approximately 140 threads per square inch. - ANSWER-Muslin
The condition that arises when steam is at a temperature which exceeds that
of saturated steam at the same pressure. - ANSWER-Superheating
All linen packaging materials should be held at? - ANSWER-Room
temperature (64'F to 72'F; 18'C to 22'C) and at a relative humidity ranging
from 35% to 70% for a minimum of two hours prior to sterilization.
, A non-woven packaging material which is the most popular flat wrap. -
ANSWER-SMS (spunbond-meltblown-spunbond)
Sterility Maintenance Covers - ANSWER-Should be at least 2 to 3 mils thick.
The over -wrap should be clearly marked as a "dust cover" or "protective
wrap" to prevent its use as a part of the sterile field.
All packaging material should be held at - ANSWER-Room temperature (67'F
to 72'F; 18'C to 22'C) and
at a relative humidity ranging from 35% to 70% for a minimum of two hours
before sterilization
ANSI/AAMI ST77 recommends a maximum weight __ of for containerized
instruments sets - ANSWER-25 pounds
Sterility (time-related) - ANSWER-A package is considered sterile until a
specific expiration date is reached
Sterility (event-related) - ANSWER-Items are considered sterile unless the
integrity of the packaging is compromised (damaged) or suspected of being
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