Implant

Sterile processing definition

An implant is a device placed in a surgically or naturally formed body cavity and left there, such as an orthopedic screw or plate. Because implants stay in the body, steam loads containing them should be monitored with a biological indicator in a process challenge device and quarantined until the BI result is known, except in documented emergencies.

On the CRCST exam

Expect a question on when an implant can be released: after the BI result is negative.

Exam domain: Sterilization Process (about 21% of the exam)

Sterilization Process practice questions

The conditions steam sterilization needs
Prevacuum steam cycle time and temperature
Wet packs after steam sterilization
How to load basins in a steam sterilizer

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