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Manual Cleaning/Disinfection

  • Place instrument into a suitable disinfectant with active cleaning properties so that all surfaces, inner cavities, lumens and openings come into contact with the solution. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions.
  • After chemical disinfection, always rinse thoroughly with clear, flowing water. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of disinfectant.
  • Remove any dirt still clinging to the instrument with a soft synthetic brush. Do not use a scouring or metal brush.
  • Clean any lumens and conduits with soft, round, synthetic brushes. Please note, the lumen and the brush must have the same diameter.
  • Final rinsing to be done with distilled or deionized water.
  • Dry instrument with an absorbent, soft and lint-free cloth.
  • Dry lumens and conduits with compressed air.