STEP
Enzymatic
Presoak
Manual Cleaning
Rinse
Sonication
Final Rinse
Inspection
Lubrication:
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Bard
recommends the Magnum instrument be cleaned and lubricated after every use to enhance the
performance and longevity of the instrument. Silicone free, quality medical grade lubrication compatible
with steam sterilization should be used to lubricate the Magnum instrument (e.g. Aesculap
Oilspray JG 600, Miltex
manufacturer's instructions for the use of the selected lubricating agent. Ensure are all moving parts of the
Magnum instrument are lubricated.
MANUAL CLEANING WITH SONICATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
Using warm tap water, prepare enough multi-tiered enzymatic cleaner (e.g. Ruhof
®
Endozime
AW Plus or Getinge
manufacturer's instructions, to completely cover the Magnum
the Magnum instrument with the lid open to soak in the cleaner for a minimum of 30
minutes at ambient temperature.
While holding the instrument under the solution level and using a soft-bristle brush,
brush all accessible surfaces inside and out for a minimum of one minute with the
enzymatic solution to remove blood and/or debris. Pull and hold the white cocking
slide back once and brush the inside of the device for one additional minute to
ensure the brush reaches all accessible areas inside the device.
While moving the white cocking slide back and forth, use a sterile syringe fi lled with
the enzymatic cleaning solution and fl ush hard-to-reach areas such as threads and
crevices with the enzymatic cleaning solution.
Prepare a rinse bath with cool tap water to completely cover the instrument.
With the lid open, rinse the instrument by a) agitating the instrument under the
water level, b) bringing the instrument above the water level, and c) re-immersing
the instrument under the water level. Repeat this process until there is no visible
evidence of the cleaning solution.
Actuate the instrument while in the rinse water to ensure the rinse water reaches the
hard-to-reach areas.
Note: The instrument should not be rinsed under running water as this may
cause splashing and contamination of user.
Fill a sonicator with fresh multi-tiered enzymatic cleaner solution prepared by fol-
lowing the manufacturer's instructions using warm processed water (e.g. deionized
water). Ensure there is enough water in the sonicator unit to come into contact
with the rack/tray once it is inserted into the sonicator. Take care to not place other
instruments on the Magnum instrument.
Place rack/tray in sonicator and turn on the sonicator for a minimum of 30 minutes
before inserting the instrument into the bath (per manufacturer's instructions for
degassing).
Ensure the lid of the instrument is open and the device is facing upward. Place the
instrument into the rack/tray.
Sonicate the instrument for a minimum of 30 minutes.
After sonication, prepare a rinse bath with cool tap water.
With the lid open, rinse the instrument by a) agitating the instrument under the
water level, b) bringing the instrument above the water level, and c) re-immersing
the instrument under the water level. Repeat this process until there is no visible
evidence of the cleaning solution.
Actuate the instrument while in the rinse water to ensure the rinse water reaches the
hard-to-reach areas.
Note: The instrument should not be rinsed under running water as this may
cause splashing and contamination of user.
Inspect the instrument to ensure that all debris or soil has been removed.
Inspection should be performed in a well-lit area.
If there is any visible evidence of debris or soil, repeat all the aforementioned steps
until there is no visible evidence of debris or soil remaining.
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Spray Lube 3-700, Weck
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Renuzyme WR Enzymatic Cleaner), following the
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-Lube Concentrate #850150). Refer to the
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instrument. Allow
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Sterilit
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