Reuse of disposable catheters and guide wires.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Recent government directives and manufacturers' warnings have strongly cautioned against reuse of angiographic catheters and guide wires following cleaning and sterilization. Though it is theoretically possible that complications might result from reuse, actual documentation is lacking. Complete sterility can be achieved by standard procedures even when the devices are intentionally infected. Survey data indicate no increased incidence of mechanical malfunction when these devices are reused.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ravin, CE; Koehler, PR
Published Date
- March 1, 1977
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 122 / 3
Start / End Page
- 577 - 579
PubMed ID
- 841092
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0033-8419
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1148/122.3.577
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States