The importance of traceability for HLD of ultrasound probes
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Clinical Bulletins
Traceability is the process of linking reprocessing cycle information and medical device identifiers to a patient record.
Guidelines in the UK and Ireland require medical devices classified as semi-critical and critical to have full traceability to the patient.
In the event of an outbreak or infection prevention breach, a reliable traceability system becomes instrumental for a facility in investigating, identifying and notifying affected patients.
Learn more about traceability for HLD of ultrasound probes in this clinical bulletin.
