Sterile Water for Irrigation

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Kimberly Evans
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Sterile Water for Irrigation

Does your institution use sterile water for irrigation for reconstitution of non-sterile compounds? Labeling specifies single use only. Is there any supporting evidence for assigning a specific BUD after it has been opened for the purpose of non-sterile compounding?