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Appropriate storage is required to prevent recontamination of reprocessed medical devices. Standard storage conditions such as being clean, dry, away from extreme heat and UV light should be observed.

Disinfection is the process by which microorganisms are destroyed in order to prevent transmission to the next patient via a medical device.

Earle H. Spaulding recognised a disinfection framework was required since all reusable medical devices cannot be sterilized. The Spaulding Classification met a key unmet need that today still forms the basis of international medical device disinfection guidelines.

Traceability is the documentation collected to link medical devices and their reprocessing records with patient use. This process is essential for investigations in the event of reprocessing failures, outbreaks or recalls, and can help facilities manage risk. Traceability is required for semi-critical and critical medical devices that undergo HLD or sterilization.