Biohazard Procedure

Use this editable Biohazard and Waste Disposal Procedure to define handling of potentially contaminated returned medical products and control occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. It references OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens.

The procedure addresses personnel who may handle returned devices or off-specification rejects, including containment and disposal steps intended to reduce exposure risk. Adapt its roles and controls to your actual products, hazards and waste streams.

The procedure identifies handling and disposal controls for potentially contaminated materials, employee training and the response to an exposure incident. It addresses documentation of the incident and prompt medical evaluation, with links to complaint handling when a returned device may be involved. Organizations can adapt the program to their own hazards, waste streams and facility roles before putting it into use.

Supplied as editable Microsoft Word documents with related forms in a digital download.

Related returned-product workflow

The separately sold Returned Goods Procedure covers authorization, controlled receipt, quarantine and disposition of returned devices. If a return also involves a reported device problem, see the Complaint Handling Procedure for the complaint record.