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After Use

  • For machine cleaning, place instrument in a wire basket suitable for the cleaning process (make sure cleaning solution and rinse water from maschine comes into contact with all parts of instrument).
  • Completely dismantle any dismantable instruments.
  • Preferably dry disposal.
  • For wet disposal, use an active cleaning disinfectant. Rinse the instrument thoroughly with clear, flowing water before machine cleaning and disinfection.
  • If necessary, treat with ultrasound according to the manufacture's instructions:
    - for effective mechanical support during manual cleaning
    - for pre-treatment of instruments with dried-on grime before machine cleaning
    - Microsurgical instruments and instruments with fine working ends should not be treated 
      with ultrsound. They should be cleaned either manually or in the washing machine. In case 
      of cleaning in a machine please use a suitable storage rack.
    - Clean manually or in a machine. Follow manufacturer's instructions.