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Upon completion of a tattoo, a tattoo artist must immerse needles and tubes used for the tattoo in an effective sanitizing solution (see section § 122.091) until they can be cleaned and sterilized.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-54) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)
Gauze, cotton swabs or other single-use products which are contaminated with body fluids must be disposed of in impervious double plastic bags which are securely sealed. When needles, tubes or other multiple-use products used in conjunction with the practice of tattooing are disposed of, they must be sterilized and placed in an impervious rigid container which is securely sealed.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-55) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)
(a) The following methods are approved for immersion of soiled equipment, such as instruments, needles and tubes prior to cleaning and sterilization:
(1) Immersion in glutaraldehyde 2% solution mixed according to manufacturer’s instruction. Minimum contact time is ten minutes. Thorough rinsing of equipment is required after use. Solution may cause chemical burns on the skin. Wear gloves;
(2) Immersion in a 500 ppm solution of chlorine. (This requires a 1:100 dilution of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite bleach which is equivalent to two teaspoons bleach per quart of water.) A minimum contact time of ten minutes is required to be effective. This solution must be mixed fresh daily and may corrode metal instruments;
(3) Immersion in a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol for a minimum of ten minutes. Flammable. Use and store in a cool, well-ventilated area;
(4) Immersion in a phenolic germicidal detergent solution for a minimum of ten minutes. Mix according to the manufacturer’s instruction; and
(5) Immersion in an iodophor germicidal detergent solution formulated as a disinfectant. Minimum contact time is ten minutes. May stain instruments.
(b) Note: After immersion in any of these solutions, instruments, needles, tubes or similar equipment must be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed with warm water, dried thoroughly and individually packaged for sterilization as described in § 122.073.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-56) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)
(a) The following methods are approved for cleaning of environmental surfaces such as counter tops, floors, walls, chairs and the open end of tattoo machines:
(1) Application of a quaternary ammonium germicidal detergent solution. Benzalkonium chloride is not acceptable. Dilutions must be according to the manufacturer’s instructions;
(2) Application of phenolic germicidal detergent solution mixed according to the manufacturer’s instruction. May cause skin irritation; and
(3) Application of 100 ppm solution of chlorine. This requires a 1:500 dilution of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) which is equivalent to one-half teaspoon bleach per quart of water. A minimum contact time of ten minutes is required to be effective. This solution must be mixed fresh daily.
(b) Note: If using spray bottles for application of these solutions, the following procedure must be followed: Each time the bottle needs refilling, any remaining old solution must be discarded, the bottle rinsed and fresh solution poured into the spray bottle. Always label spray bottles with the name of the contents. Never add fresh solution to remaining old solution.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-57) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)