Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE)
DualWave Arthroscopy Pump
User’s Guide
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Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE)
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It is outside the scope of this document to describe in detail the precautions that should
be taken for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) Agents.
The agents for transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease are believed to be resistant to
normal processes of disinfection and sterilization. Therefore, the normal processing
methods of decontamination and sterilization as described above may not be
appropriate where CJD transmission is a risk.
In general, the tissues that come into contact with orthopedic surgical instruments are
those of low TSE infectivity. However, take particular precautions when handling
instruments that have been used on known, suspected, or at risk patients.
References:
ANSI/AAMI ST46: Good Hospital Practice: Steam sterilization and sterility assurance.
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