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Instrument-marking tapes: an unnecessary hazard.

A Samit, R Dodson

    Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Instrument-marking tapes, used in surgical preparation, can cause harm by fragmenting or harboring bacteria. These tapes were linked to submandibular abscesses and oro-antral closure failures in four patient cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Materials Science
    • Infectious Disease in Surgery

    Background:

    • Instrument-marking tapes are commonly used for surgical instrument preparation and packaging.
    • However, compromised tapes (old or damaged) pose risks, including fragmentation and bacterial contamination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential complications associated with the use of instrument-marking tapes in surgical settings.
    • To highlight the link between compromised marking tapes and adverse surgical outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case review of four patients experiencing complications.
    • Analysis of surgical procedures where instrument-marking tapes were utilized.

    Main Results:

    • Four cases of submandibular abscess formation were directly attributed to instrument-marking tapes.
    • Potential failure of oro-antral closure was also linked to the use of these tapes.

    Conclusions:

    • Instrument-marking tapes, particularly when old or damaged, can lead to significant surgical morbidity.
    • Clinical vigilance is required to prevent complications arising from contaminated or fragmented surgical tapes.

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