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PreventionContaminated Sharps:
- Needles
- Scalpels
- Broken capillary tubes
- Dental wires
Contaminated needles or other contaminated sharps must not be bent or recapped. Needle removal or recapping needles must be accomplished through a one-handed technique or the use of a mechanical device. A sharps container must have a warning label affixed to it. Contaminated sharps must be discarded immediately or as soon as possible into an acceptable sharps container.
Reusable Sharps:
Reusable sharps, including pointed scissors must be decontaminated before reuse. Containers containing reusable sharps should be clearly labeled. Use forceps or tongs, to remove contaminated sharps from containers.
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