resterilized
Made germ-free twice
Resterilized means sterilized again—returned to a germ-free state after previous sterilization has been compromised or after the item has been used.
Medical instruments, laboratory equipment, and reusable containers are commonly resterilized between uses: The surgical tools were resterilized before the next operation.
Removed harmful substances from
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- purifiedCleared of unwanted substances
- uncontaminatedFree from impurities
germ-free · aseptic · microbial · bactericidal · cross-contamination · pathogen · exposure · breach
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- surgical instrumentsTools for medical procedures
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
hemostat · clamp · drapes · gown · scrubs · reprocessing · decontamination · disinfection
Suggested rules for behavior
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
compliance · inspection · documentation · expiration · recall · audit · traceability · batch processing
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- ultrasonic cleanerHigh-frequency vibration cleaning device
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- sealingMaking impermeable
- loadingAdding weight or cargo
decontaminated
Removed harmful substances from
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- purifiedCleared of unwanted substances
uncontaminated · germ-free · aseptic · microbial · bactericidal · cross-contamination · pathogen · exposure · breach · compromised
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- surgical instrumentsTools for medical procedures
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
forceps · hemostat · clamp · drapes · gown · scrubs · reprocessing · decontamination · disinfection · autoclaving
guidelines
Suggested rules for behavior
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
quality control · compliance · inspection · documentation · expiration · recall · audit · traceability · batch processing · turnaround
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- ultrasonic cleanerHigh-frequency vibration cleaning device
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- sealingMaking impermeable
resterilizedcontaminated
Made impure by contact
infected · unsterilized · dirty · septic · unclean
sterilize, sterilized, sterilizing, sterilization, sterilizer, sterile, sterility, unsterile, nonsterile