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ANSI/AAMI RD47:2002/A1:2003 Requirements as Adopted by Reference 42 CFR §
494.50(b)(1)
9.2 Inventory control
Reprocessing supplies should be used on a first-in, first-out basis, and outdated supplies
should be identified and discarded.
Interpretive Guidance § 494.50(b)(1)
AAMI Rationale for the Development and Provisions of this Recommended Practice
A.9.2 Inventory control
The AAMI RDD Committee suggested that supplies should be used on a first-in, first-out basis to
avoid deterioration over time in storage.
Additional Guidance:
Expired supplies must be discarded or quarantined for return to the vendor. Note that testing
strips (which may be found in multiple locations in the reuse room and treatment floor) may
require dating when opening and should be discarded based on the number of days since
opening. Note that some reprocessing supplies, such as blood port caps, do not have expiration
dates.
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- 2026-07-22
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- som-2026-07-22
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