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News|Videos|September 30, 2025

Common Problems with IFUs and How to Address Them

Author(s)Sharon Ward-Fore, BS, MS, MT(ASCP), CIC, FAPIC, Whitney A. Casey, MHA, MBA, BBA, BA

A broad range of problems exist within Instructions for Use (IFU) and often create gaps in being able to execute important cleaning measures for medical instruments and devices.

Inadequate instructions, recommended cleaners that are not hospital grade, out of date products/technology, and more, are common problems that make it hard to follow Instructions for Use (IFU). Dive into The Joint Commission’s guidance for when these inconsistencies arise.

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