Manual Cleaning - KLS Martin group Instruments de chirurgie généraux Mode D'emploi

NOTICE
Media containing chlorides attack surfaces!
Water with a chloride content exceeding 120 mg/l can attack the surfaces of your instruments
during cleaning. If you use water with a chloride content of less than 120 mg/l, you still need
to take the concentration effect during drying into account as well.
NOTICE
Ensure reliable drying!
Reliable drying is an essential factor for successful sterilization!
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Manual Cleaning

Instruments should be disinfected and cleaned immediately after use, following the
instructions given under "Cleaning and Sterilization of Surgical Instruments", see section 1.4,
"User's Inspection", page 23. Be sure to prevent residues from drying on the instruments as
this would make proper cleaning and disinfection more difficult than necessary.
The following should be observed in manual cleaning processes:
The solutions used for manual cleaning must always be prepared in accordance with the
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manufacturer's instructions.
Use a suitable brush for cleaning lumens, cannulations, blind holes and cavities, making
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sure that every part of the inner surface can be properly accessed.
Use a soft brush and a neutral or mildly alkaline detergent for removing blood and other
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residues.
Never use metal brushes or metal sponges for manual cleaning.
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To ensure proper instrument functioning, verify that all movable parts have been
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thoroughly cleaned.
• Clean jointed instruments in closed as well as open condition.
Take instruments fully apart where applicable.
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• Pay special attention to slots, ratchets, joints and box locks, narrow lumens, blind holes
and other areas that are hard to access.
Suitable trays or baskets (e.g. sterilization trays or wire baskets) must be used for storing
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surgical instruments properly during the cleaning process.
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Instructions for Use
Surgical Instruments
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