I KRUUSE Cleaning Instruction Hand Instrument Care In an effort to reduce the cost and expenses associated with surgical instruments, many hospitals find that prevention is better than cure. As a result, more and more healthcare institutions are developing standards and programs for proper instrument care. Cleanliness, lubrication, correct handling and storage procedures will insure a proper instruments’ performance. Additionally, inspection, trouble shooting and a professional instrument maintenance program can actually lengthen the life of your surgical instrument. Six Steps Cleaning Program of our Company Follow these six steps cleaning program of our company and we guarantee to save your money and your instruments’ life. Step 1: Soaking Immediately after use, immerse all instruments in a quality soak. It is important to prevent blood, tissue and other debris from hardening in serration’s, box joints and moving parts. Step 2: Brushing After soaking in the disinfectant, the instruments should be hand cleaned in a solution using a nylon instrument’s brush. Particular attention must be paid to box lock, serration and other hard to search areas. All surgical debris should be removed during this step. Never use abrasive such as steel wool on instruments. If the instruments are not to be processed immediately after hand washing, they must be cleaned, rinsed and dried thoroughly. Rinse water should always be distilled. Step 3: Cleaning It is important to use the proper detergent. Use a good quality detergent or liquid that are specially made for this purpose. Always clean your instrument in the open position. Never overload the cleaner and never use an excessive amount of detergent. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and this will guarantee to extend your instrument’s life. Step 4: Inspection After thorough cleaning and drying, instruments should be carefully inspected. All moving parts must function properly and smoothly. Edges of sharps and serrations are inspected for damage. Rinse thoroughly after the application of the polish. Step 5: Lubrication Instrument must be lubricated to keep moving parts from freezing and to keep instruments in good working order. Use any good water-soluble lubrication for surgical instruments, as a rust inhibitor, non-oil based and non-silicon solution will keep instrument in perfect working condition. Immerse instruments before sterilization or use as a rinse after cleaning. (We do not recommend the use of WD-40 or other industrial lubricants.) Step 6: Sterilization After cleaning and lubrication, the instrument must be dried before sterilization. Autoclaving is believed to be the best method of sterilization. Preheat the autoclave if possible. Prepare instrument as required in either individual pouches or sets. If pouches are used, they should be wide enough to allow the instrument to be in an open position rather than in closed position, as the steam cannot reach all metal surfaces. Also if left closed, the instruments will develop cracks in stressed areas because of the metal expansion during the sterilization process. Make sure that any towels used during autoclaving are neutral pH and have no bleach residue. Drying times should never be rushed. If the autoclave door is opened before drying, the cold air will condense on the instruments causing stains and spotting. All instruments must be thoroughly dried before being stored. Sterilizing Instruments Most metal instruments can be sterilized: n Steam n Flash n Dry heat n Gas www.kruuse.com
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