OR Liaison and Surgical Instrument Specialties Flashcards
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What is the MAIN purpose of a sterilization log maintained by the CS department?
Answer: To provide a traceable record linking sterilized items to patients if a recall is needed
Sterilization logs enable traceability so that if a sterilizer failure occurs, specific instruments can be identified and recalled from use on affected patients.
Powered surgical instruments such as oscillating saws require lubrication as part of their reprocessing because:
Answer: Moving parts and gears require lubrication to function properly and prevent corrosion
Powered instruments contain moving parts that require instrument lubricant to reduce friction, prevent wear, and protect metal components from rust.
A surgeon requests that a specific retractor not used in over a year be added back to their preference card. What should the CS OR liaison do FIRST?
Answer: Locate the instrument, assess its condition, and verify it passes functionality testing before reinstating it
Before reinstating an infrequently used instrument, the liaison must locate it and confirm it is in proper working condition through a functional inspection.
Which cleaning method is MOST effective for removing debris from long, narrow lumens in laparoscopic instruments?
Answer: Flushing with pressurized water and using a lumen brush
Long, narrow lumens require both pressurized water flushing and a correctly sized lumen brush to mechanically dislodge debris from inner surfaces.
In the context of surgical instrument sets, what does the term 'count sheet' refer to?
Answer: A document listing all instruments included in a specific tray by name and quantity
A count sheet is the master inventory list for an instrument set, identifying each item by name and quantity to ensure completeness and support intraoperative counts.
Which statement BEST describes the function of a Bookwalter retractor system?
Answer: It is a self-retaining retractor system that attaches to the OR table to hold incisions open without assistant support
The Bookwalter is a self-retaining table-mounted retractor system with interchangeable blades that holds the surgical incision open, freeing assistants for other tasks.
What action must the OR liaison take when a surgeon reports an instrument malfunctioned during a surgical case?
Answer: Document the malfunction, pull the instrument from service, and report it per the facility's biomedical device event policy
Instrument malfunctions must be documented and reported per facility policy, and the device must be removed from service for evaluation, as required by FDA MDR regulations.