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o If the machine or clip cord was properly protected with an intact barrier and <br /> shows no visible contamination, wipe down the external surfaces with an <br /> intermediate-level disinfectant. <br /> o If any contamination is present (e.g.,visible blood, ink, fluid leakage under the <br /> barrier), proceed as follows: <br /> • Clean with soap and water to remove organic material. <br /> • Disinfect with an EPA-registered disinfectant effective against <br /> bloodborne pathogens. <br /> ■ Allow to air dry or wipe with a clean towel after appropriate contact time. <br /> Reusable and Autoclavable Parts <br /> o Machine tubes, grips, tips, or any other autoclavable components must be: <br /> • Disassembled <br /> • Cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner (if available) <br /> • Packaged and sterilized in a steam autoclave after each procedure <br /> o Use single-use disposable grips/tips whenever possible for ease and safety. <br /> Glove Use <br /> o Disposable gloves must be worn at all times when removing barriers, cleaning, or <br /> disinfecting tattoo machines and clip cords (HSC §119309(d)). <br /> Documentation <br /> o Cleaning/disinfection or sterilization of tattoo machine parts is logged in the <br /> Equipment Cleaning Log, including: <br /> ■ Artist initials <br /> ■ Date/time <br /> ■ Machine ID or station number <br /> ■ Disinfectant or sterilizer cycle used <br /> • Notes on visible contamination or damage <br /> 9. Instruments for permanent make up. <br /> Single-Use vs. Reusable <br /> • Wherever possible, single-use disposable instruments (especially needles) are used and <br /> discarded immediately into an approved sharps container after use. <br /> Instruments Covered Under This Section <br /> • Calipers (used for marking/mapping) <br /> • Reusable needles (if not single-use—rarely applicable in tattooing) <br /> • Tweezers, forceps, scissors <br /> • Reusable machine parts/tips/grips <br /> 7 <br />