Manufacturers Instructions for Use - The Joint Commission
Oct 21, 2021 · These Instructions for Use (IFUs) include the steps required for cleaning, disinfection, the level of disinfection required (e.g., sterilization, high level disinfection, low or …
Managing Records Necessary for Sterilization of Instruments and Devices
Feb 4, 2020 · If hand labeling of pouches or cassettes is the preferred method, care must be taken to follow the MIFU for the pouches or wraps for the appropriate place to write on the …
The Importance of Manufacturers' Instructions for Use (MIFU
Jul 26, 2024 · Learn why Manufacturers' Instructions for Use (MIFU) are crucial in dental offices. Discover how MIFUs ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, product effectiveness, and …
Medical instrument reprocessing: current issues with cleaning and ...
Reusable medical devices are designed to be used repeatedly on patients, and the manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU) must include specific, validated instructions for …
An Infection Preventionist Considers Why Manufacturers Need to …
Jul 11, 2024 · When I first considered “Why is it important to update manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFUs or MIFUs)?” I immediately thought about the major heartburn I experienced while …
meet manufacturers’ instructions for use (MIFU) and current national guidelines (i.e., Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 2 the Public Health Agency of Canada [PHAC/Health Canada]), …
manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU), inspected for damage, and stored in a clean, dry place. 4.6. Single-use cleaning accessories shall be discarded following use. CPSA …
Understanding IFUs for Infection Prevention and Control - NNOHA
Sep 15, 2022 · Discuss manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU) and their purpose. Describe how health centers can implement policies and procedures to follow MIFUs. Learn how 2 …
“Just Follow the MIFUs?!” What happens when MIFUs conflict?
Sterile Processing professionals are keenly aware of the statement, “Follow the Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (MIFUs).” But what happens when the IFU’s do not match the product we …
• Own the MIFU and the choice of disinfectant(s) and validation for disinfection and reprocessing • Hospitals • CMS requires hospitals to follow Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use –MIFU-- …