Further or repeated use of equipment, instruments, devices, or materials. It includes additional use regardless of the original intent of the producer as to disposability or durability. It does not include the repeated use of fluids or solutions.

Apparatus, devices, or supplies intended for one-time or temporary use.

Any materials used in providing care specifically in the hospital.

Expendable and nonexpendable equipment, supplies, apparatus, and instruments that are used in diagnostic, surgical, therapeutic, scientific, and experimental procedures.

The presence of an infectious agent on instruments, prostheses, or other inanimate articles.

Devices which are very resistant to wear and may be used over a long period of time. They include items such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, artificial limbs, etc.

A liquid that functions as a strong oxidizing agent. It has an acrid odor and is used as a disinfectant.

Freedom of equipment from actual or potential hazards.

Equipment required for engaging in a sport (such as balls, bats, rackets, skis, skates, ropes, weights) and devices for the protection of athletes during their performance (such as masks, gloves, mouth pieces).

Blood, mucus, tissue removed at surgery or autopsy, soiled surgical dressings, and other materials requiring special disposal procedures.

Instruments used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. (Stedman, 25th ed)

A soft, loose-fitting polyurethane sheath, closed at one end, with flexible rings at both ends. The device is inserted into the vagina by compressing the inner ring and pushing it in. Properly positioned, the ring at the closed end covers the cervix, and the sheath lines the walls of the vagina. The outer ring remains outside the vagina, covering the labia. (Med Lett Drugs Ther 1993 Dec 24;35(12):123)

The application of LUBRICANTS to diminish FRICTION between two surfaces.

Methods of creating machines and devices.

The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.