1
Q
Why do we worry about variant CJD?
A
- sticks to steel
- hard to kill/get rid of
- resistant to commonly used disinfectants
2
Q
Which disinfectants are unsuitable to get rid of CJD?
A
- formaldehyde
- ethanol
- iodine
- hypochlorite
3
Q
Why do we need sterile instruments?
A
- reduces probability of infection transmission
- international standard for surgical instruments
- legislative and professional standards
- maintaining high quality of care for pts
4
Q
Are dental instruments sterile at the point of use?
A
NO
- the environment in which dental instruments are used is not sterile itself therefor the instruments cannot be
5
Q
How do we define instrument sterility in dentistry?
A
An instrument is sterile if the PROBABILITY THAT THERE ARE VIABLE MICROBES ON THE INSTRUMENT IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 1 IN A MILLION BY A VALIDATED PROCESS
6
Q
What legislation is relevant for regulation of LDUs?
A
Medical Device Regulation (2017)
7
Q
What is the Medical Device Regulation legislation?
A
- regulated manufacture of med devices
- puts emphasis on quality management systems
- classes devices according to risk of adverse event
8
Q
In order for medical devices to be put on the market in GB, what must it display?
A
a UKCA or CE marking
9
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