§ 183.360. Use of instruments.
Every veterinarian practicing on the grounds of an Association, and every other person authorized to use instruments referred to in this section, shall conform to the following:
(1) Use a new, unused, one-time disposable hypodermic needle for the administration of each injection of medication or another substance to a horse and shall forthwith, after each injection, dispose of the needle in a manner approved by the Commission.
(2) Use a new, unused, disposable, one-time syringe for each injection that can be administered with a syringe and shall after each use, dispose of the syringe in a manner approved by the Commission.
(3) Use a new, unused, disposable, one-time scalpel for each treatment of a horse requiring the use of an instrument, provided the disposable scalpel is adequate for the particular operation to be performed. After completion of each treatment, the veterinarian shall dispose of the scalpel in a manner approved by the Commission.
(4) Use other new, unused, one-time disposable instruments as may be developed whenever the instruments are adequate for the treatments to be administered and dispose of them in a manner approved by the Commission.
(5) Nondisposable hypodermic syringes, nondisposable scalpels, lip tattoo equipment, forceps, and other types of instruments used in connection with the examination and treatment of, or administration of a medication or other substance to horses, including surgical tattooing, dental, and similar items, shall be properly cleaned and sterilized after each use in an autoclave approved by the Commission for a minimum period of time as established by the Commission and under pressure of 15 pounds per square inch.
(6) Each Association will furnish an autoclave of a type, model and capacity to be approved by the Commission and will maintain the autoclave at a convenient location on the premises of the Association so that each veterinarian will have ready access to the autoclave.
(7) Violations of this section may subject the veterinarian to expulsion from Association tracks and to other penalties prescribed by these sections.
Cross References This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 183.361 (relating to winnings when rule is violated).
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