Wet And Dry Disposal; Detergents And Disinfectants & Temperature Ranges - KLS Martin group Instruments de chirurgie généraux Mode D'emploi

Instructions for Use
Surgical Instruments
4.2.2

Wet and Dry Disposal

"Wet disposal" and "dry disposal" are basically different cleaning procedures.
Dry disposal:
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Following use in the OR, the instruments are deposited for return to the CSSD in dry
condition, without applying a disinfectant or immersing them in a disinfecting solution.
So for dry disposal, the instruments are not to be cleaned with or placed in a physiological
saline solution.
If pre-cleaning is necessary after use, the instruments must be rinsed or wiped clean
immediately.
We recommend using the "dry disposal" method for machine cleaning.
Wet disposal:
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Immediately after use, the instruments are to be placed into a non-fixating cleaning and
disinfecting solution.
Please observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your disinfectant.
4.2.3 Detergents and Disinfectants & Temperature Ranges
Be sure to use commercially available detergents and disinfectants that have been
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approved for use in each case.
• Always observe the recommended concentrations, exposure times and temperatures.
Make sure that no residues are left on the instruments after cleaning.
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• Use demineralized water for the final rinse.
Cleaning/disinfection
Allowable temperature for
chemical disinfection
Allowable temperature for
thermal methods
Drying
NOTICE
Use of neutral-pH treating agents recommended!
Alkaline detergents and/or acid neutralizers are capable of causing discoloration – usually
grayish brown – on metal-coated (e.g. TiNi) surfaces even after a short time. According to the
current state of research, this does not compromise the proper functioning of the
instruments. Nonetheless, using neutral-pH agents is the best option to ensure gentle
treatment of your instrument surfaces.
Revision 5
Stainless Steel Instruments
acid/neutral/alkaline
with/without the addition of
tensides
max. 60 °C/140 °F
max. 93 °C/199 °F
at max. 125 °C/257 °F
Aluminum Instruments
neutral/mildly alkaline
with/without the addition of
tensides
max. 60 °C/140 °F
max. 93 °C/199 °F
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