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Abstract Introduction: There are gaps in the reprocessing of products in primary health care services. Objective: To analyze the reprocessing of medical products in Basic Units of Salvador, BA. Method: Multiple case study, carried out in Basic Health Units (UBS) of Salvador. The search for data was by interview and observation in loco. The analytical categories: management of the reprocessing practices of medical products; Physical structure of the Material and Sterilization Centers (CME); Product reprocessing protocols; Monitoring of processes and traceability of products. Results: 11 UBS (84.6%) were analyzed. Of these, the reprocessing activities of products are carried out by the auxiliary of oral health in 81.8%. Absence of air conditioning in 100.0% of CME. Protocols exist in 36.3% of CME. Physical and chemical monitoring of the sterilization process is absent in 100.0% of the cases and biological monitoring is performed in 45.4% of the cases. In no CME is performed annual thermal qualification of the sterilizing equipment, nor is there traceability of the sterilized products. Conclusions: The practices identified herein pose a potential risk to users of reprocessed products and urges an effective sanitary control of these services in order to prevent damages related to the reuse of medical products. Author Biographies Eliana Auxiliadora Magalhães Costa, Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB), Salvador, BA Profa. Adjunta do Departamento de Ciências da Vida da Universidade do Estado da Bahia.

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