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AS 3825:2020
[Current]Procedures and devices for the removal, containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles
Sets out performance characteristics of devices used in, and procedures for, the removal, containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles. Keywords: scalpel blade removal containment disposal.
Published: 18/12/2020
Pages: 15
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design requirements for scalpel blade removal devices
5 Procedures for the removal of scalpel blades
5.1 Location of scalpel blade removal device
5.2 Type of scalpel blade removal device
5.3 Removal by hand
5.4 Removal by needle holders, artery forceps or similar devices
5.5 Removal by a resheathing-type action
5.6 Disposal of scalpel blade removal device
6 Procedures for the disposal of scalpel blade removal devices
Appendix A
A.1 Scope
A.2 Principle
A.3 Apparatus
A.4 Procedure
A.4.1 General
A.4.2 Single-use scalpel blade removal device
A.4.2.1 Method
A.4.2.2 Interpretation of results
A.4.2.3 Report
A.4.3 Multiple-use scalpel blade removal device
A.4.3.1 Method
A.4.3.2 Interpretation of results
A.4.3.3 Report
Appendix B
B.1 Scope
B.2 Principle
B.3 Apparatus
B.4 Procedure
B.4.1 Single-use scalpel blade removal device
B.4.1.1 Method
B.4.1.2 Interpretation of results
B.4.1.3 Report
B.4.2 Multiple-use scalpel blade removal device
B.4.2.1 Method
B.4.2.2 Interpretation of results
B.4.2.3 Report
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
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Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications
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Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas
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