resterilized
Resterilized refers to an item that has undergone sterilization a second or subsequent time after an initial sterilization or after a potential contamination event. In healthcare and laboratory settings, resterilization is commonly discussed in the context of reprocessing equipment and supplies that were originally intended for single use or for items that have already been sterilized.
In medical contexts, resterilization is part of broader reprocessing programs for single-use devices (SUDs) where allowed
Common sterilization methods used for resterilization include steam autoclaving, dry heat, ethylene oxide gas, hydrogen peroxide
Standards and regulation emphasize validated processes, sterility assurance levels, and traceability. Agencies and standards bodies (for