AS 3825 pdf download – Procedures and devices for the removal, containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles
1 Scope
This Standard sets out performance characteristics of devices used in, and procedures for, the removal.containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles.
2Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their contentconstitutes requirements of this document:
NOTE Documents for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography.
AS 4031,Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas
AS/NZS 4261,Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medicalapplications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1
chamber
that part of the scalpel blade removal device which fully encloses the scalpel blade after its removal3.2
container
receptacle intended for the collection and containment of scalpel blade removal devices3.3
containment
complete enclosure of the scalpel blade within a chamber of the scalpel blade removal devicefollowing removal
3.4
loaded
physical state wherein a scalpel blade is attached to a scalpel handle, ready for use3.5
may
indicates the existence of an option3.6
removal
separation of the scalpel blade from the scalpel handle prior to containment3.7
resheathing-type removal action
physical action whereby the user or other person holds a loaded scalpel handle with one hand andattempts to remove the scalpel blade with a device held in the other hand
3.8
scalpel blade
device which has a sharpened edge or edges designed for cutting, and which can be loaded onto ascalpel handle
3.9
scalpel blade removal device
any device designed for the safe removal and containment of a scalpel blade from a loaded scalpel handle3.9.1
active scalpel blade removal device
scalpel blade removal device in which removal is manually performed by the user3.9.2
multiple-use scalpel blade removal device
device consisting of one chamber which is designed to contain more than one blade
Note 1 to entry: A multi-use device can typically accommodate in the order of 100 or more blades.3.9.3
passive scalpel blade removal device
scalpel blade removal device in which removal is automatically performed with no extra action beingrequired by the user
3.9.4
single-use scalpel blade removal device
device consisting of one or more chambers, each chamber designed to contain a single blade3.10
scalpel blade removal procedure
any procedure or series of procedures designed to separate a scalpel blade from a loaded scalpel handle3.11
scalpel handle
handle, or other device of similar function, designed for holding a scalpel blade during use3.12
shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory3.13
should
indicates a recommendation
4Design requirements for scalpel blade removal devicesThe design of the scalpel blade removal device shall—
(a)
allow for the safe removal of a scalpel blade with a single-handed operation,(test in accordancewith Appendix A);
NOTE 1This may require the fixing of the scalpel blade removal device to a surface with a bracketor suitable alternative fixation device,e.g.suction cup, reusable adhesive or hook-and-loop fastener.
(b)
indicate that the used scalpel blade has been removed by —0an audible sound; and/or
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