Appendix C: Infection Prevention and Control Guideline for Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Flexible Bronchoscopy – Spaulding Classification System
APPENDIX C – Spaulding Classification System
| CLASS | USE | EXAMPLES OF DEVICES | REPROCESSING METHOD (MINIMUM REQUIREMENT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CRITICAL | Touches intact skin |
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Cleaning followed by intermediate or low level disinfection, depending on degree of contamination |
| SEMI-CRITICAL | Touches mucous membranes and non-intact skin |
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Cleaning followed by high level disinfection (HLD) |
| CRITICAL | Enters sterile tissue, vascular system or body space |
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Cleaning followed by sterilization |