Instruments Care and Maintenance
The following instrument maintenance recommendations are general in
nature, and should be applicable to most of the items included within our
catalogue. In addition, Transpak Industries recommends that
cleaning/sterilization processes to not combine dissimilar metals. Use
only compatible and neutral solutions. All equipments must be scrubbed to
remove visible debris first and then sterilized.
Rinsing:
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
• We recommend using distilled water for rinsing, not tap water (tap
water may contain elements detrimental to the
instrument).
Cleaning:
• Stubborn impurities and debris should be removed manually with a soft
brush.
• Clean instruments manually, in an ultrasonic cleaning unit, or washer
disinfector.
• Place instruments into the cassette prior to cleaning (do not overload
cassette).
Drying:
• Dry thoroughly after cleaning and prior to sterilization.
Lubrication:
• Lubricate hinged instruments after rinsing and before sterilization.
Sterilizing
Steam Autoclave:
• Place the washed, dried and oiled instruments in there open positions
in the sterilization packets and in appropriate trays.
• Load the autoclave. Place packages on their edges in single layers or
on racks to increase circulation of the sterilizing
agent.
• After the sterilization cycle has completed, store the instruments in a
clean and dry environment.
• Deliver the instrument packages to their area of use on a tray,
ensuring the sterility of the instruments is
maintained. Inspect the packages for damage.
Cold sterilization:
Careful attention must be made while using a solution for sterilizing
instruments. The solution kills specific bacteria and virus but some
solutions have no effect in the presence of blood. There are many
solutions corrosive on the instruments. Mostly solutions are recommended
a soak time of 10hrs because of the long soak time the chemical action
may damage the instruments.
Maintenance of aluminum
products:
• Don’t use dish washer.
• Don’t use ultrasonic bath.
• Do not use chemicals too
alkaline or too acidic. A pH of between 4 and 8 is safe.
•
Be careful while using disinfecting liquids, some are incompatible with
instruments manufactured from coloured anodized
aluminum. The colour of the instruments can be damaged by the use of
some chemical cleaners.
Inspection:
• After instrument care and maintenance, thoroughly inspect instruments
for any remaining debris or damage, prior to use.
Note:
With proper care, the longevity and performance of all your professional
instruments can be extended.
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