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4. Place instruments in a suitable washer/ disinfector basket and
process through a standard washer/disinfector cycle. The
following minimum parameters are essential for thorough
cleaning and disinfection.
Step
1
Two (2) minute prewash with cold tap water
2
Twenty (20) second enzyme spray with hot tap water
3
One (1) minute enzyme soak
4
Fifteen (15) second cold tap water rinse (X2)
Two (2) minute detergent wash with hot tap water
5
(146-150°F / 64-66°C)
6
Fifteen (15) second hot tap water rinse
Ten (10) second purified water rinse with optional lubricant
7
(146–150°F / 64-66°C)
8
Seven (7) minute hot air dry (240°F / 116°C)
Note: Follow washer/disinfector manufacturer's instructions explicitly.
Automated Cleaning/Disinfection Instructions
Automated washer/dryer systems are not recommended as
the only cleaning method for surgical instruments.
An automated system may be used as a follow up process to
manual cleaning.
Instruments should be thoroughly inspected prior to sterilization
to ensure effective cleaning.
PKGI-42-T Effective 08-2019
Description
STERILITY:
System components may be provided sterile or nonsterile.
Sterile Product: Sterile product was exposed to a minimum
dose of 25.0-kGy gamma irradiation. Acumed does not
recommend resterilization of sterile-packaged product. If sterile
packaging is damaged, the incident must be reported to Acumed.
The product must not be used, and must be returned to Acumed.
Non-Sterile Product: Unless clearly labeled as sterile and
provided in an unopened sterile package provided by Acumed, all
implants and instruments must be considered nonsterile, and
sterilized by the hospital prior to use.
Follow current AORN "Recommended Practices for
Sterilization in Perioperative Practice Settings" and ANSI/AAMI
ST79: 2010 – Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and
sterility assurance in health care facilities.
Consult your equipment manufacturer's written instructions for
specific sterilizer and load configuration instructions.
Flash sterilization is not recommended.
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