Retipping Hand Instruments: The Myths

New CE Course By Sherry Burns, RDH, MS and Judy Zack Bendit, RDH, BS

 

1 CEU on line at Friends of Hu-Friedy

 

Description

This course will define the word "retipping" and take a closer look at the steps involved in retipping hand instruments. Key features in the original manufacturing process will be described along the contrasting process of retipping instruments. This course will also explain the potential risks and costs associated with retipped instruments.

 

OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this module, each participant can expect to:

1.  Define the term "retipping".
2. Identify the steps involved in "retipping" a hand instrument.
3. Describe the key features in the original manufacturing process.
4. Contrast "retipping" with the original manufacturing process.
5. Cite FDA guidelines for "retipped" instruments.
6. Identify potential risks of using "retipped" instruments.
7. .Compare the cost of "retipping" with replacing instruments.

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