Safety Action Notice - SAN2306

Medical devices intended for use in a sterile state can introduce risks of infection if they are supplied or used in an unsterile state. Systems and procedures should be reviewed to ensure patient safety. Steps need to be taken to prevent misuse of medical devices such as surgical instruments and implants, intended to be used ‘sterile’. It is important to maintain the sterility of the devices up to the point of use, and to perform the necessary checks before use on patients.