Document Center Inc. is pleased to announce that the new CSA Z314.8, “Decontamination of Reusable Medical Devices,” is now available. This new 4th Edition has just been released. It is one of the Canadian Standard Z314 Series for the sterilization of medical supplies and equipment. The previous 3 editions (1998, 2000, and 2008) are now obsolete.
You’ll use this standard in conjunction with CSA Z314.0, “Medical device reprocessing – General requirements.” Part 8 addresses the thorough cleaning and, when necessary for personnel or patient safety, appropriate application of a disinfection or sterilization process. It covers the requirements for the sterilization of contaminated areas and equipment, proper handling of contaminated elements at the point of use, and how to safely move these types of contaminated items.
There is also information on how to properly set up decontamination procedures and policies. The standard specifically addresses reusable diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, like reusable respiratory and anesthesia devices, flexible fiber optic endoscopes, ultrasound transducer probes, and electronic patient-applied devices.
Changes in this new issue of CSA Z134.8 cover:
- An expanded section on endoscopy, including a table providing guidance on timely reprocessing.
- The introduction of requirements explained in terms of A0 values.
Do remember, this document is NOT for haemodialyzers, devices used on patients with prion-related diseases (Creutzfeldt-Jakob), single-use/disposable medical device reprocessing, or the terminal sterilization of reusable medical devices.
If you need CSA standards, or supporting documentation for any medical device certification, order them from our Document Center website at www.document-center.com. We’ve been selling standards since 1982 and have a number of programs that will help you keep your compliance records up-to-date.
Or you can contact our staff by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com). We are available during business hours, Monday through Friday, Pacific Time. You can rely on us to help you determine what standards you need, and to provide you with services to keep them current. Make us your Standards Experts!
