7. For lumen devices, if visible soil is detected during the final
lumen flush, re-perform brushing and flushing of the lumen.
Note: the final rinse steps (8 and 9) below should be
performed with treated water: deionized, distilled or reverse
osmosis. If drinking water is used as part of the final rinse,
ensure corrosion does not occur.
8. Rinse the device by completely immersing it in treated water
with a temperature range of 27°C to 44°C (81°F to 111°F),
for a minimum of 30 seconds to remove any residual
detergent or debris.
9. For lumen devices, following the rinsing step, place the
device into the open/relaxed position with the distal tip
pointed down. Flush the device with a minimum of 50 ml of
treated water utilizing a temperature range of 27°C to 44°C
(81°F to 111°F), by using the flushing port located on the
handle/shaft. Repeat the flush process a minimum of
2 times (i.e. total of 3 times).
10. Dry the device with a clean, lint-free towel.
11. For lumen devices, manipulate the device to allow rinse
water to drain from the lumen.
12. Visually examine each device for cleanliness.
13. If visible soil remains, repeat cleaning procedure until the
device is thoroughly clean.
Automatic Cleaning
Automatic Cleaning Process - Enzymatic/neutral pH Detergent
•
Ensure all pre-processing instructions are followed prior to
cleaning.
•
Clean the devices via the automatic cleaning parameters below.
Phase
Pre-Wash
Enzyme
Wash
Wash
Rinse
Pure Rinse
Drying
•
For lumen devices, manipulate the device to allow rinse
water to drain from the lumen.
•
If visible moisture is present, dry the instrument with a clean,
lint free towel.
•
Visually examine each instrument for cleanliness.
•
If visible soil remains, repeat cleaning procedure until the
device is thoroughly clean.
Note: the final rinse step should be performed with treated
water: purified, deionized, distilled or reverse osmosis. If
drinking water is used as part of the final rinse, ensure
corrosion does not occur.
Minimum
Recirculation
Time
15 Seconds
1 Minute
2 Minutes
15 Seconds
10 Seconds
N/A
Water
Tempurature
Cold Drinking
Water
1°C - 16°C
(33°F - 60°F)
Hot Drinking
Water
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
Hot Drinking
Water
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
Hot Drinking
Water
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
Treated Water
(Hot)
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
N/A
3
Detergent Type
and Concentration
(If applicable)
N/A
• Detergent: pH-
neutral/enzymatic
• Concentration:
Per the detergent
manufacturer's
recommendations
• Detergent: pH-neutral
cleanser
• Concentration:
Per the detergent
manufacturer's
recommendations
N/A
N/A
N/A