Nev. Admin. Code § 444.00919

Current through December 12, 2024
Section 444.00919 - Evaluation of sterile instrument packs; discarding or reprocessing required if pack is compromised; package not sterile more than 3 months after sterilization
1. Sterile instrument packs must be evaluated at the time of storage and before use.
2. If the integrity of an instrument pack is compromised, including, without limitation, if it is punctured, torn, damp or wet or contains any evidence of moisture contamination, the pack must be discarded or reprocessed before use.
3. A package is not considered sterile more than 3 months after the date of sterilization.

Nev. Admin. Code § 444.00919

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16A, eff. 12/19/2017
NRS 439.200