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.
Inspection/Maintenance
Proper care and handling is essential for satisfactory
performance of any surgical device. The previous cautions
should be taken to ensure long and trouble-free service from
all your surgical devices. Inspect devices before each use for
broken, cracked, tarnished surfaces, movement of hinges, and
chipped or worn parts. If any of these conditions appear, do not
use the device. Return devices to an authorized repair service
center for repair or replacement.
Before sterilizing, lubricate the device with instrument milk
or a steam permeable/ water soluble lubricant, following the
lubricant manufacturer's instructions.
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