Which equipment is registered and listed with the USFDA for disinfecting tools/implements?

• A. Bleach solution
• B. Alcohol wipes
• C. Autoclave, Dry Heat, UV Sterilizer
• D. Soap and water

Answer: (C)

The key idea is understanding which items count as FDA-listed disinfection or sterilization equipment. Equipment that actually performs sterilization and is regulated as a medical device must be registered and listed with the FDA. Autoclaves, dry heat sterilizers, and UV sterilizers fit this category because they are devices designed to sterilize instruments and come with FDA device registration and listing that attests to their safety and performance.

In contrast, chemical agents like bleach solutions, alcohol wipes, and simple cleaning agents such as soap and water are not devices; they’re regulated differently (for example, the EPA handles registrations for disinfectants). They aren’t listed with the FDA as sterilization equipment.

So the best choice is the equipment that functions as a true sterilization device and carries FDA registration and listing.