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Basic knowledge of biopsy forceps

Biopsy forceps are common medical devices in medical institutions, mainly used to collect human tissue samples during endoscopic examinations or surgeries. This type of device will directly contact the patient's internal tissues and even the blood circulation system, so its cleaning method is directly related to the patient's health and safety.

According to the usage characteristics, biopsy forceps can be divided into two categories:

Disposable biopsy forceps: sterilized at the factory, for single use only

Reusable biopsy forceps: need to be professionally processed before reuse

The essential difference between disinfection and sterilization

1. Disinfection treatment

Disinfection refers to the use of chemical or physical methods to kill or remove pathogenic microorganisms on the transmission medium to achieve harmless treatment. Disinfection can kill most pathogenic microorganisms, but cannot kill all microorganisms, especially bacterial spores with strong resistance.

Common disinfection methods:

Alcohol wiping (75% medical alcohol)

Soaking in chlorine-containing disinfectant

Boiling disinfection (100℃, 15-30 minutes)

2. Sterilization

Sterilization refers to the process of killing or removing all microorganisms (including bacterial spores) on medical devices to achieve a sterile assurance level.

Commonly used sterilization methods:

High-pressure steam sterilization (121℃ or 134℃)

Ethylene oxide gas sterilization

Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization

3. Why biopsy forceps must be sterilized

According to the requirements of the national "Technical Specifications for Disinfection of Medical Institutions" and "Management Specifications for Hospital Disinfection Supply Centers":

Risk level classification: Biopsy forceps are "high-risk medical devices" that will penetrate the skin or mucosal barriers and contact sterile tissues and body fluids

Clinical requirements: Sterility must be achieved, and disinfection alone cannot meet safety requirements

Infection risk: Improper handling may lead to:

Nosocomial infection

Cross infection

Surgical site infection

4. Detailed explanation of correct handling methods

(I) Disposable biopsy forceps

Confirm that the packaging is intact before use

Check for sterilization Bacteria validity period

Dispose of as medical waste after use

Reuse is strictly prohibited

(II) Reusable biopsy forceps

The professional processing process includes five key steps:

Pretreatment after use

Rinse with running water immediately

Avoid dirt from drying and solidifying

Wash thoroughly

Use special cleaning agents

Manual scrubbing or mechanical cleaning

Pay special attention to the cleaning of joints

Inspection and maintenance

Inspect the integrity of the instrument

Ensure normal function

Perform maintenance when necessary

Packaging

Use special packaging materials

Clear identification information

Sterilization

Preferably use pressure steam sterilization

Use low temperature sterilization for those that are not resistant to high temperatures

Strictly monitor sterilization parameters

Conclusion

The safe handling of medical biopsy forceps is directly related to medical quality and patient safety. Through this article, I believe you have understood why biopsy forceps must be sterilized rather than simply disinfected. Medical institutions and medical personnel should strictly abide by relevant regulations to ensure that every link meets standard requirements. Patients should also improve their safety awareness and choose regular medical institutions for examination and treatment.

FAQ

Q: Why can't disinfection be used instead of sterilization?

A: Disinfection cannot kill all microorganisms, especially bacterial spores with strong resistance, and there is a risk of infection.

Q: Can domestic boiling disinfection be used?

A: No. Boiling can only achieve disinfection effects, but cannot meet sterilization requirements.

Q: How to judge whether sterilization is qualified?

A: Regular medical institutions will use chemical indicator cards and biological monitoring to ensure the sterilization effect.

Q: What are the risks of reusing disposable biopsy forceps?

A: It may cause infection transmission, and the performance of the instrument cannot be guaranteed. It is expressly prohibited by the state.