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  • 1.  OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous
    Posted 22-Dec-2023 10:37
    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

    We are a small device manufacturer.  Our devices are used in the operating room.  Occasionally, we receive returned medical devices, either for service or for complaint investigation.  The returned devices have the potential of being contaminated with blood or tissue.  Can anyone recommend any resources (preferably in Massachusetts) that can help with the implementation of an exposure control plan and decontamination process?



  • 2.  RE: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen

    Posted 23-Dec-2023 09:00
    Edited by Anne LeBlanc 23-Dec-2023 09:01

    Hello Anon

    If you decide to do it yourself, OSHA's model plans are very helpful.

    https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/bbfact01.pdf

    https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha3186.pdf

    If the device is serviceable, I infer it's reusable, so you probably already have validated cleaning and disinfection instructions for the hospital staff to use, which would be a good basis for the in-house decontamination process.

    https://array.aami.org/content/news/aami-st98-2022-06-10-first-cleaning-validation-standard-medical-device-manufacturers

    https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/reprocessing-reusable-medical-devices-information-manufacturers

    https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2020-07/md_checklists-iso-17664-14937_en_0.pdf

    https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/disinfection/disinfection-methods/index.html



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    Anne LeBlanc
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  • 3.  RE: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen

    Posted 24-Dec-2023 06:09
    model exposure control plan
     
    Mass.gov
    The Exposure Control Plan is developed to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material(OPIM) 

    https://www.mass.gov/doc/bbp-exposure-control-plan-for-healthcare-workers-0/download



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    David Manalan
    Principal, INQC Consulting
    ASQ medical device division
    Acton MA
    United States
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