Iowa Code r. 481-492.5 - Equipment
Tattoo establishments shall maintain equipment in a clean and sanitary condition and comply with the following:
(1) Cups to hold ink or dye are for
single-patron use. Any ink or dye, once dispensed into an ink cup, is disposed
of immediately following use.
(2)
Any dye or ink in which needles were dipped is not used on another
person.
(3) All tubes, tips and
grips used for the tattoo procedure that are not sterile, not for singlepatron
use, and not disposable are physically cleaned with a detergent according to
manufacturers' recommendations and then steam-sterilized or dry-heat sterilized
before use on another person. Steam sterilization is at 250 degrees Fahrenheit
(121 degrees Celsius) for 15 minutes at a minimum pressure of 15 pounds per
square inch. Dry-heat sterilization is at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees
Celsius) for one hour. Steam sterilization is preferred.
(4) All instruments needing sterilization are
sterilized on site. All instruments to be sterilized are placed in closed
pouches after sterilization is complete. The pouches are dated effective for 30
days, after which the instruments are resterilized and the pouches
redated.
(5) Sterilizers are
monitored monthly for spores of Bacillus subtilis, and records of results are
maintained for three years. Written procedures to follow in the event of
positive spore tests are maintained and implemented, including:
a. In the event of a positive spore test,
materials processed in that sterilizer, dating from the sterilization cycle
having the positive biological indicator to the next cycle showing satisfactory
biologic indicator challenge results, are considered nonsterile and are
reprocessed before being used.
b. A
sterilizer that has received a positive spore test is immediately removed from
service.
c. Prior to putting a
sterilizer that has received a positive spore test back into service, the owner
ensures that there is evidence of one negative spore test.
d. The owner notifies the inspection agency
of a positive spore test within 24 hours of receiving the test
result.
(6)
Establishments are equipped with a puncture-resistant, leakproof container
designated for disposal of used needles and other sharps. The container is red
and labeled with the "biohazard" symbol and is closeable for handling, storage,
transportation, and disposal. A written plan for disposal is maintained in the
establishment.
(7) Any bottles of
solution are labeled as to contents and used according to manufacturers'
directions.
(8) Single-use razors
for removal of unwanted hair are disposed of after use on one patron. Electric
razors used to remove unwanted hair of a patron are cleaned with a brush and
fungicidal/tuberculocidal disinfectant spray.
(9) Topical ointments are prepared for
single-patron use.
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