The primary cause of accidental cuts and punctures is from the disposal of surgical sharps at the end of a case.When cleaning up instruments after a surgical procedure,place unloaded knife handles and other sharp items separate from other instruments so that processing personnel may identify them easily.

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By placing sharp instruments and unloaded knife handles separately,the processing and cleaning personnel reduce the risk of being cut or punctured by the instrument if they are separate from the rest of the tray.

The Primary Cause of Accidental Cuts and Punctures Is from the Disposal