Basic Piercing After Care - Association of Professional Piercers

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Basic Piercing After Care
A PiERCiNG is A PUNCTURE WOUND, AND HEALS FROM THE OUTSIDE IN. THEREFORE,
YOUR PIERCING MAY LOOK HEALED IN A FEW vVEEKS. BUT IT IS STILL HEALING THE INTERNAL
TISSUE. WHICH USUALLY TAKES SEVERAL MONTHS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THROUGHOUT THE
STATED HEALING TIME. YOU DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PIERCING AND DO FOLL9W THESE
SUGGESTED AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE HEALING PERIOD FOR A
PIERCING IS
OR LONGER.
BLEEDiNG IS NORM;A.L. IF YOU DID NOT BLEED AT THE TIME OF PIERCING, IT IS VERY
POSSIBLE THAT YOU MAY HAVE A BIT OF BLEEDING OR DRIED BLOOD AROUND THE PIERCING
THROUGHOUT THE FIRST WEEK. To REMOVE DRIED BLQ,OD. Do NOT PICK OR SCRAPE, BUT SIMPLY
SOAK YOUR PiERCING IN SEA SALT WATER. AS DESCRIBED IN "CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:'
THOUGH SOME SWELLING AND REDNESS ARE ALSO COMMON. SLEEPING WITH YOUR HEAD
ELEVATED VviLL HELP KEEP IT AT A MINIMUM FOR PIERCINGS ABOVE THE NECK. IBUPROFEN, TAKEN
AS INSTRUCTED ON THE LABEL, WILL ALSO HELP KEEP SWELLING AT A MINIMUM FOR ALL
PIERCINGS. Do NOT 'TOUCH. TURN. PICK AT, OR TAP ON YOUR JEWELRY WITH YOUR FINGERNAILS:
LEAVE YOUR PIERCING ALONE. EXCEPT ·WHEN CLEANING.
AVOID SWIMMING OR SUBMERGING IN WATER, INCLUDING BATHTUBS, HOT TUBS AND
SWIMMING POOLS.
OUR NATURAL BODIES OF WATER RETAIN BACTERIA (AND ARE OFTEN
POLLUTED), AND MAY SUBJECT YOUR PIERCING TO INFECTIOUS BODILY FLUIDS FROM OTHER
SWIMMERS. IF YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST GO INTO THE WATER, TO AVOID INFECTION YOU CAN TRY
USING A WATERPROOF.BANDAGE SUCH A$ TAGADERM. AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY. BE
SURE TO APPLY THE BANDAGE SO THAT THE ADHESIVE IS AT LEAST ONE~HALF INCH AWAY FROM
THE PIERCING AND JEWELRY.
OTHERWISE, NEVER USE BAND-AIDS OVER NEW PIERCINGS,
WHEREAS THEY CAN SMOTHER THE AREA AND THE ADHESIVE CAN TRAP DiRT AND B.~CTERtA. TO
CAUSE AN IRRITATION.
NEVER USE ALCOHOL. PEROXIDE, OR ANYTHING THAT CONTAINS THEM, IODINE.
BACTINE. HIBICLENSE, BEDIDINE, NEOSPORJN, A&.D. OR PERFUMED SOAPS AND BODY WASHES TO
CLEAN OR LUBRICATE YOUR NEW PIERCING.. THESE PRODUCTS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR PUNCTURE
WOUNDS. AS MOST STATE ON THEIR LABELS.
NEVER USE SCENTED LOTIONS, OEODOR.A.NT SOAPS OR HFAVILY SCE!"-JTEDSHll.MPOOS
OR CONDITIONERS, MAKE~UP, COLOGNE, HAIRSPRAY, GEL. MOUSSE. OR HAIR-DYE ON OR AROUND
YOUR PIERCING. AVOID CONTACT WITH OTHERS BODILY FLUIDS. YOUR BODILY FLUIDS ARE NOT
HARMFUL TO YOURPJERCING. THEREFORE EXERCISE IS OK DURING HEALING. AS LONG AS YOU
FOLLOW THE CLEANINGINSTRU-CTJONS AS DIRECTED. WASH YOUR 'BEDDING ANDPfLLOWCASES
IN HOT WATER, AND CHANGE FREQUENTLY. Do NOT ALLOW PETS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH
YOUR PIERCING, OR SLEEP IN YOUR BED, or-·J YOUR CLEAi"J, FREQUEj"-.ITLY CH.Ai·~GED SHEETS. FOR
NEW EAR PIERCINGS, AVOID TALKING ON PUBLIC TELEPHONES AND CLEAN YOUR HOME PHONE
REGULARLY.
THOUGH THEY ARE INFREQUENT. YOU WILL KNOW ANY INFECTION IF THE PIERCING OR
AREA IMMEDIATELY AROUND THE PIERCING IS RED, HOT OR EMANATING HEAT, SWOLLEN, EXCRETES
PUSS, OR BECOMES TENDER TO THE TOUCH. Do NOT REMOVE THE JEWELRY. IF YOU DO, THE TOP
LAYER OF SKIN 'vVILL HEAL FIRST. TRAPPiNG THE if",FECTiON iNSiDE. AND MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE
SCARRING OR PERMANENT DISCOLORATION OF THE AREA. SHOULD YOU GET AN INFECTION.
IMMEDIATELY RETURN TO CLEANING YOUR PIERCING TWICE DAILY WITH THE WARM SEA SALT
SOAKS., AS DESCRIBED IN "CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS," IF THE lRRITi~~TION PERSISTS. ,SEE. YOUR
PIERCER FOR ADVICE OR CONTACT A DOCTOR FOR ANTIBIOTICS.
tT'S:AGOODfDEA TO, C:HECK THE THREADED ENDS OF THE JE\'\'ELRY EVERYDAY ('fIfTH
CLEAN:,' FRESHLY WASHED HAoNDS) 'TO' ENStJRETHE: BALLS ARE- TlGHTLY Ot~· THE POST~ tF" YOU DO
NOT CHECK THEM, ONE OR BOTH ENDS MAY COME OFF AND THE JEWELRY MAY FALL OUT,
RESULTING IN- THE LOSS OF YOUR PIERCING AND/OR JEWELRY.
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO
CJ-lj\~NGE THE· -JEV\'-ELRY YOlJ~R~_FLF Cl\FT.E.R THE ":Pl.E:R,C.lf;IG .}-I.i\S HS~~LEC~)~ ,·B.E -SUR,E TO ¥~VA·SH -·~·i"~GUR
HANDS WELL, AND USE A WATER~BASED LUBRICANT (SUCH AS KY OR ASTROGLIDE) TO P.VOID RE~
TEARING THE NEVVLY HEALED TISSU'E~ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR JEV\TEL~RY OUT FOR ANY UNNECESSARY
LENGTH OF TIME. THE HUMAN BODY 1550 ~UNPREDTCTABL:::,THAT Fv'EN THOUGH A PIERCTNG ",\flAY
BE YE.J\RS OLD, IT'CAN CLOSE WITHIN MINUTES OF REMOVAL.
IF YOU DO HAVE A QUESTION OR THINK YOU MAY BE HAVING A COMPLiCATION. DO NOT
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR NEvV PIERCING BE CLEANED DAILY. TWICE DAlLY,
SUCH AS WHEN YOU GET UP AND BEFORE YOU GO,TO BED, SOAK YOUR PIERCiNG IN WARM SEA
SALT WATER. To DO THIS t MAKE A CUP OF SEA SALT WATER USING 1/4 TEASPOON OF UNIODIZED
SEA SALT AND 8 oz. ( i cup) OF WARM DiStiLLED WATER. SUBMERGE AND SOAK YOUR PIERCING
F'OR 2~3 MINUTES, RINSE WITH FRESH WATER (OR TAKE A SHOWER)t AND PAT DRY. ONCE DAILY,
ONLY WHILE SHOWERING. YOU Vv"ANT TO WASH YOUR PIERCING VVJTHANANT1~MJCROBJALSOAP
.SUCH AS ,SATINOH ,P,ROVO-N. INFE"RIORSUBSTITUTESINCLUDE :PRAGRA:NCE-PREE,ANTI'-'SACTERIAL
SOAPS SUCH AS ALMAY CLEARLY NATURAL OR HVPOCARE. WHILE IN THE SHOWER, CREATE A
LATHER WITH YOUR CLEAN HANDS AND MAKE GENTLE CIRCLES AROUND THE JEWELRY AT BOTH
ENTRANCES FOR 15 TO 20 SECONDS. RINSE THOROUGHLY. DUE TO MINOR S\VELLING. A FRESH
PIERCING WILL NOT MOVE FREELY, SO DO NOT FORCE IT TO ROTATE (YOU DON'T WANT TO PUT ANY
MORE STRESS ON THE PIERCING). AFTER THE FIRST WEEK TO TWO WEEKS. YOUR PIERCING MAY
BEGIN TO MOVE MORE FREELV: ONCE IT DOES BEGIN MOVI'NG YOUR JEWELRY BACK AND FORTH
JUST A FEW TIMES (TO MOVE SOAP INTO THE PtERCJNG) AND AGAIN WHILE RINSING TO FLUSH ,OUT
THE SOAP (SOAP RESIDUE WILL CAUSE AN IRRITATION). RINSE THOROUGHLY. ONCE THE PIERCING
is COMPLETELY HEALED. CONTINUE TO CLEAN IT DAILY.
FOR ORALPIERCINGS (TONUGE. LIP, CHEEK, MONROE, ETC.), FOLLOW THE CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE, ACCO-MPANIED 'BY A SUGAR-FREE, ALCOHOL..;FREEMou-rHWASH SUCH AS
TECH 2000 OR BIOTENE (IN THE ORAL MED!CATION SECTION AT MOST DRUG STORES). AFTER YOU
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COMPLETE A MEAL RINSE WITH YOUR MOUTHWASH FOR 30-BO·SECONDS. BUT DO NOT RINSE
MORE THAN 4-5 TIMES DAILY. OF COURSE, YOU WiLL NOT WANT TO WASH A ~-ONGUE PJERCING
WITH THE ANTI-MICROBIAL SOAP. BUT SIMPLY FOLLOW THE MOUTH WASHING INSTRUCTIONS, SEA
SALT WATER RINSES n\lfCE DAILY. AND ALL OTHER SUGGESTED GUIDE LINES. Do THIS FOR THE
DURATfON OF INlTfAL HEALING TIME. ONCE YOUR TONGUE PIERCING HAS HEALEr:>. IT IS ADVISABLE
TO SHORTEN THE POST TO A MORE SNUG FIT AND CHANGE THE SURGICAL STEEL BALLS TO A
SOFTER MATERIAL, SUCH AS DENTAL ACRYLIC. SO AS TO A.voro BREAKING OR CHIPPING ANY
TEETH.
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CLEANING SOLUTIONS
WHAT 10 DO
Use one or both of the following solutions for healing piercings:
'Packaged sterile saline solution with no additives (read the label), or
a non-iodized sea salt mixture: Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized
(iodine-free) sea salt into one cup (8 oz) of warm distilled or bottled
water. A stronger mixture is not better; a saline solution that is too
strong can irritate the your piercing.
;, A nlild, fragrance-free liquid soap-preferably anti-microbial or germicidal.
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS, -FOR
BODY PIERCINGS
" WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing
for any reason,
" SALINE soak for five to ten minutes once or more per day. Invert
a cup of wartll saline solution over the area to form a vacuum.
For certain piercings it may be easier to apply using clean gauze or
paper towels saturated with saline solution. A brief rinse afterward will
remove any residue.
SOAP no more than once or twice a day. While showering, lather up a
pearl size drop of the soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Leave
the cleanser on the piercing no more than thirty seconds, then rinse
thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap from the piercing. It is not
necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.
DRY oy gently patting with clean, disposable paper products. Cloth
towels can harbor bacteria and snag on jewelry, causing injury.
WHAT IS NORMAL?
Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness, or bruisin~.
During healing: some discoloration, itching, secretion of a whitishyellow fluid (not pus) that will form some crust on the jewelry. The
tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.
'" Once healed: the jewelry may not move freely in the piercing; do not
force it. If you fail to include cleaning your piercing as a part of your daily
hygiene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions may accumulate.
A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete.
This is because they heal from the outside in, and although it feels fine,
the tissue remains fragile on the inside. Be patient, and keep cleaning
throughout the entire healing period.
Even healedpiercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been
there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your
piercing, keep jewelry in-do not leave it empty.
Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave it alone
except when cleaning. During healing, it is not necessary to
rotate your jewelry.
", Stay healthy; the healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for
your piercing to heal. Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet.
Exercise during healing is fine; listen to your body.
Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean,
comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you
are sleeping.
Showers tend to be safer than taking baths, as bathtubs can
harbor bacteria. If you bathe in a tub, clean it well before each
use and rinse off your piercing when you get out.
WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid cleaning with Betadine®, Hibiclens®, alcohol, hydrogen
peroxide, Dia/® or other or other harsh soaps, as these can
damage cells. Also avoid ointments as they prevent neces~ary
air circulation.
Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions and other products
,containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK) and Benzethonium
Chloride (BZT). These can be irritating a~d are not intended for
long term wound care.
Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your
piercing.
Avoid undue trauma such as friction from clothing, excessive
motion of the area, playing with the jewelry, and vigorous
cleaning. These activities can cause the formation of unsightly
and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, prolonged healing, and
other complications.
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Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with others bodily
fluids on or near your piercing during healing.
,', Avoid stress and recreational drug use, including excessive
caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygenic bodies of water such
as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc. Or, protect your piercing using a
waterproof wound-sealant bandage (such as Tegaderm These
are available at most drugstores.
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Avoid all beauty and personal care products o~ or around the piercing
including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc.
Don It hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the
piercing is fully healed.
Your
piercing
is expected to take
or longer to heal.
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advice from a docmr it you suspect i'1r! inleetion sDek mer/ical crtw;11ion. Be aware th:3t many
doctors have nut roceived ~pQdfic training rogi,1rdinn pierci!lf]. Your 10(;(.1! pierceI' fTk1Y tw able tIl
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• After that: Some swelling, light secretion of a whitish yellow fluid (not
pus).
• A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete.
This is because piercings heal from- the outside in, and although it feels
fine the tissue ~emains fragile on the inside. Be patient, and keep
cleaning throughout the entire healing period.
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there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your
piercing, keep jewelry in-do not leave the hole empty.
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TO HELP REDUCE SWELLING:
• Allow srnall pieces of ice to dissolve in the n,outh.
;'. • Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflamnlatory such as
. ibuprofen or naproxen sodium according to package instructions.
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• Don't speak or move your jewelry more than necessary.
• Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few
nights.
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• Use a new soft-bristled toothbrush and store it in a clean area away
from other toothbrushes,
• Brush your teeth and use your chosen rinse (saline or mouthwash)
after every meal.
• During healing floss daily, and gently brush your teeth, tongue and
jewelry. Once healed, brush the jewelry more thoroughly to avoid
plaque build up,
TO STAY HEALTHY:
• The healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal.
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• RINSE thoroughly to ren:?YeictnJraces6fth.~is8~pfFPrn·the piercing. It
is not necessary to rotate.the·jeweJrythroughthe·piercing.
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towels can.. ~arl?9rb.a..ct~r.iaahdsllag-onlewerry causing injury.
• Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet.
• Avoid emotional stress, which can increase healing times by up to 400/0 .
• To help healing and bolster your ability to fight infection, take nutritional
sURPlements daily, including iron, 8 vitamins, 1,000-5,000 mg of
vitamin C (divided into a few equal doses throughout the day), and 30
mg of zinc for women (50 mg for men).
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omplications than anything. Leave the piercing atone and listen to your body1 Work with it, not against it. If something hurts you, don' do it againl
;EA SALT SOAKS:
Ve at Outer.Limits suggest Sea Salt soaks as care for most piercings. This method helps to draw any bacteria or residue out of the piercing channel so you
ody can form new tissue quickly.
·Mix .exactly 4 teaspoons ofNon-iodized sea salt into 1 gallon of Distilled water, and store in the fridge. Pour the salt water into a disposable.paper cup
~vithout the wa~ coating), ,varm in the microwave for 5-10 seconds until sho\vertemperature. Submerge the piercing in the cup, and let soak for 5·10
linutes. Rinse with plain water and pat dry with a paper towel. This should be done twice a day until the piercing is healed, and always directly after you
nower or \vash your face to remove any products as soon as Possible.
.In some instances, your piercer may suggest a mild soap for the piercing. This should be used for the skin around the piercing, and not inside. We carry a
entle medicated soap called Provon or Satin, both are much safer than any store bought product.
;ome tips for an easy healing experience:
·Stay healthy! Keeping your immune system str9ng is one ofthe. best ways to heal quickly. Poor nutrition and hydration = poor healing. Drink lots of
la.ter~ and gel some sleep!
"
·Vitamins A, C, D, and zinc can speed up the healing process. Stress multivitamins can be beneficial as well.
~Be sure-to -avoid -any·son;o( trauma and irritation. This'can drastically slow healing, and is one of the main"reasons for problems. Anytime the piercing
ets bumped or caught, damage is caused to the tissue, and your body will need time to recover. Be careful not to catch the piercing on shirts, towels,
airbrushes, seatbelts, etc.
-Pressure and friction can also cause severe problems in piercings. Sleeping on a healing piercing can lead to scarring and migration due to the jewelry
ushing against the skin. Avoid sleeping on your piercing at all until it's fully healed•
.Keep everything clean!Sheets~ towels~ and clothing should be washed often to reduce bacteria content
·Kocp your pets away! No matter how cute they arc, their hair and mouths arc dirty.
.Keep all products and chemicals out ofthe piercing.. This includes, but not limited to: Hair products, soaps,. cleansers, lotions, and especially makeup.
Lvoid any gardening until fully healed.
·Most of these products are not tested for contact with open wounds and can be severely irritating to the healing skin.
·Threaded jewelry should be checked occasionally for tightness at least every week. Wash your hands, gently grasp both ends ofthe jewelry with a clean
aper towel, and turn both ends clockwise to ensure tightness ofthe jewelry.
~
)0 NOT touch your piercing with dirty hands!' Preferably don't touch it at all. You can easily introduce bacteria into your new wound, leading
roblems including infection. Do NOT ~ rotate, or spin the jewelry during the healing period. This will disrupt the healing of new tissue and irritate th~
ierciQ.g.
,
his applies to other people touching it, and keep any bodily fluids away from the piercing until it's healed.
\That you can expect during your recovery period:
~During the first few days, you may experience small amounts of bleeding, bruising, tenderness, or swelling. These can be normal defense reactions your
ody has from a new puncture wound. Should any ofthese continue for more than 5 days, please come in for a consultation.
~
here may -be a small ·amount of redness -aroundthe piercing for the first week or two .as your body learns to accept the new foreign object If this lasts
)ngcr, it may be a sign of irritation.
OUf body may release a white to 1igh~ yellow fluid (exudate) during tllehealing. This is your body shedding skin cells~ bacteria, and chemical products.
Ibis will dry into "crusties ff throughout the day. Leave the crusties alone! You may gently remove any loose fluid with a papcr to"\\7cl after a salt soak or
lower. Avoid cotton balls or q-tips on the piercing, the fibers can get caught around the jewelry. Excess fluid can sometimes mean the piercing is irritated
-4\ •
\That to avoid:
:void products such as Bactine, Ear Care solution, Alcoho~ Peroxide, Iodine, Neosporin,
nd alcollol-based rIlouthwaslles for oral piercings such as Listerine or Scope. Also avoid
stening to your friends!
lease renlenlber that swimming with healing" piercmgs is never a good idea. Avoid
~bmerging your piercing in any body of water until fully healed. This includes the ocean,
ools, hot tubs, rivers, lakes, and baths. These all contain harmful bacteria which can
!use irritation or: even infection. Ifyau must swim, be sure to use a waterproofbandage
ver the.piercing.
Ve at Outer limits suggest monthly checkups for your piercing_ This can assist in
itching problems before they progress. It's free, only takes a minute, and we can assess
tty problems before they get worse. We can also lell you when your piercing is healed,
tld when.yoll can resume normal activities. Stop in any time, especially if you have any
:sues
[you notice any signs and symptoms of infection, including (but not limited to)
[cess redness or swelling, excess tenderness, red streaks going from the procedure
ite toward the heart, elevated temperature. purulent drainage fronfthe ·procedure
Lte, or any other signs and symptoms that indicate the need to seek Dledical care,
()otact your physician and piercer immediately!
Outer Umits Tattoo & Piercing - Orange-714-744-8288
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Sterilizer Test Report
Customer No. E8298
Outer Limits Tattoo & Body Piercing
125 N. Tustin Ave, Ste G
Orange, CA 92867
Transfer
No.
647280
Brand
Model
Steam SciCan
Statim
2000
Type
Test Date:
Phone No. 714-744-8288
E-Mail:
Fax No. 714-744-8258
Serial No.
Date
Rec'd
Results
2101FL0199 08/01/2012
Pass
Results: No spore growth observed in TEST stripes) after required incubation.
G'rowth observed in CONTROL strip.
"Monitor sterilizers at least weekly by using a biological indicator with a
matching control (i.e., biological indicator and control from same lot
number). "
CDC Guidelines Dec. 19, 2003 (www.cdc.gov)
"OSHA is relying on gUidelines published by the CDC as a widely recognized
and accepted standard to be followed by employers in carrying out their
responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act."
OSHA Technical Note No. 23 March 1, 1990
Please retain this report as verification that this office uses a
Sterilization Monitoring Service as part of a fornlal Infection Control
progralTl.
Renee R. Kambar
08/02/2012
Laboratory Manager
Date
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Outer Limits Tattoo & Body Piercing
125 N. Tustin Ave, Ste G
Orange, CA 92867
Transfer
No.
678128
Type
Brand
Steam SciCan
Model
Statim
2000
Test Date: 08/04/2012
Phone No. 714-744-8288
E-Mail :
Fax No. 714-744-8258
Serial No.
Date
Results
Rec'd
2101FL0199 08/17/2012
Pass
Results: No spore growth observed in TEST stripes) after required incubation.
G'rowth observed in CONTROL strip.
"Monitor sterilizers at least weekly by using a biological indicator with a
matching control (i.e., biological indicator and control from same lot
number)."
CDC Guidelines Dec. 19, 2003 (www.cdc.gov)
"OSHA is relying on gUidelines published by the CDC as a widely recognized
and accepted standard to be followed by employers in carrying out their
responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. n
OSHA Technical Note No. 23 March 1, 1990
Please retain this report as verification that this office uses a
Sterilization Monitoring Service as part of a forlTlal Infection Control
program.
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125 N. Tustin Ave, Ste G
Orange, CA 92867
Transfer
No.
684686
Type
Brand
.
~:"
Steam SciCan
Model
Statim
2000
Test Date: 08/15/2012
Phone No. 714-744-8288
E-Mail:
Fax No. 714-744-8258
Serial No.
Date
Rec'd
Results
2101FL0199 08/21/2012
Pass
Results: No s'pore growth observed in TEST stripes) after required incubation.
G'rowth observed in CONTROL strip.
"Monitor sterilizers at least weekly by using a biological indicator with a
matching control (Le., biological indicator and control from same lot
number).
CDC Guidelines Dec. 19, 2003 (www.cdc.gov)
It
"OSHA is relying on guidelines published by the CDC as a widely recognized
and accepted standard to be followed by employers in carrying out their
responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act."
OSHA Technical Note No. 23 March 1, 1990
Please retain this report as verification that this office uses a
Sterilization Monitoring Service as part of a forlTlal Infection Control
" progral11.
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Test Date: 06/21/2012
Phone No. 714-744-8288
E-Mail :
Fax No. 714-744-8258
Customer No. E8298
Outer Limits Tattoo & Body Piercing
125 N. Tustin Ave, Ste G
Orange, CA 92867
Transfer
No.
631965
Type
Brand
Steam Tuttnauer
Model
Serial
No.
Date
Rec'd
Results
2340
9111545
07/24/2012
Pass
Results: No spore growth obs'erved in TEST'strip(s) after required incubation.
Growth observed in CONTROL strip.
"Monitor sterilizers at least weekly by using a biological indicator with a
matching control (i .e., biological indicator and control from same lot
number). II
CDC Guidelines Dec. 19, 2003 (www.cdc.gov)
"OSHA is relying on guidelines published by the CDC as a widely recognized
and accepted standard to be followed by employers in carrying out their
responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act."
OSHA Technical Note No. 23 March 1, 1990
Please retain this report as verification that this office uses a
Sterilization Monitoring Service as part of a forlnal Infection Control
progralTl.
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07/25/2012
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Customer No. E8298
Outer Limits Tattoo & Body Piercing
125 N. Tustin Ave, Ste G
Orange, CA 92867
Transfer
No.
651618
Type
Brand
Steam Tuttnauer
Test Date: 07/27/2012
Phone No. 714-744-8288
E-Mail:
Fax No. 714-744-8258
Model
Serial
No.
Date
Rec'd
Results
2340
9111545
08/03/2012
Pass
Results: No spore growth observed in TEST"strip(s) after required incubation.
Growth observed in CONTROL strip.
"Monitor sterilizers at least weekly by using a biological indicator with
matching control (i.e., biological indicator and control from same lot
number)."
CDC Guidelines Dec. 19, 2003 (www.cdc.gov)
a
"OSHA is relying on guidelines published by the CDC as a widely recognized
and accepted standard to be followed by employers in carrying out their
responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act."
OSHA Technical Note No. 23 March 1, 1990
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Sterilization Monitoring Service as part of a forma/Infection Control
progratn.
Renee R. Kambar
08/06/2012
Laboratory Manager
Date
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