Care and Handling of Surgical Instruments
Instruments should be sterilized in a closed position.
Always sterilize instruments in the open, unlocked position.
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All instruments must be properly cleaned before autoclaving.
Then their moving parts, such as box locks and hinges, should be well lubricated.
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Prolonged immersion in disinfecting or sterilizing solutions can damage surgical instruments.
Do not soak instruments for longer than 20 minutes.
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Bleach is recommended cleaning solution for surgical instruments.
Never use bleach as it will cause severe pitting.
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Mixing instruments in with different metals saves times and doesn’t cause harm.
Do not mix dissimilar metals, e.g., chrome and stainless, in the same cycle.
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Instruments should be placed in distilled water immediately after use.
We recommend the use of distilled water for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and rinsing instruments.
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Newly purchased instruments should be placed in sets.
Newly purchased instruments must be cleaned, lubricated and autoclaved immediately before use.
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Ultrasonic cleaning is the most effective and efficient way to clean instruments.
To maximize its effectiveness, instruments should be cleaned of all visible debris before they are put into an ultrasonic cleaner.
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Lubricate all moving parts after cleaning and sterilization.
Moving parts, such as box locks and hinges, should be well lubricated before sterilization.
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If instruments have been exposed to blood, tissue, saline or other foreign matter, they must be rinsed in warm (not hot) water before these substances are allowed to dry.
They should never be placed in saline solution, as it may cause corrosion and eventually irreversible pitting.
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