acumed Ankle Plating System 3, Manual

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PKGI-79-F Effective 03-2019
Cleaning agents must be easily rinsed from instruments to
prevent residue.
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Mineral oil or silicone lubricants should not be used on Acumed
instruments.
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Neutral pH enzymatic and cleaning agents are recommended
for cleaning reusable instruments. It is very important that
alkaline cleaning agents are thoroughly neutralized and rinsed
from instruments.

Surgical instruments must be dried thoroughly to prevent rust
formation, even if manufactured from high grade stainless
steel.

All instruments must be inspected for cleanliness of surfaces,
joints, and lumens, proper function, and wear and tear prior to
sterilization.

Anodized aluminum must not come in contact with certain
cleaning or disinfectant solutions. Avoid strong alkaline
cleaners and disinfectants or solutions containing iodine,
chlorine or certain metal salts. Also, in solutions with pH values
above 11, the anodization layer may dissolve.
Manual Cleaning/Disinfection Instructions
1. Prepare enzymatic and cleaning agents at the use-dilution and
temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Fresh
solutions should be prepared when existing solutions become
grossly contaminated.
2. Place instruments in enzymatic solution until completely
submerged. Actuate all moveable parts to allow detergent to
contact all surfaces. Soak for a minimum of twenty (20)
minutes. Use a nylon soft bristled brush to gently scrub
instruments until all visible debris is removed. Pay special
attention to hard to reach areas. Pay special attention to any
cannulated instruments and clean with an appropriate bottle
brush. For exposed springs, coils, or flexible features: Flood
the crevices with copious amounts of cleaning solution to flush
out any soil. Scrub the surface with a scrub brush to remove all
visible soil from the surface and crevices. Bend the flexible
area and scrub the surface with a scrub brush. Rotate the part
while scrubbing to ensure that all crevices are cleaned.
3. Remove the instruments and rinse thoroughly under running
water for a minimum three (3) minutes. Pay special attention to
cannulations, and use a syringe to flush any hard to reach
areas.
4. Place the instruments, fully submerged, in an ultrasonic unit
with cleaning solution. Actuate all moveable parts to allow
detergent to contact all surfaces. Sonicate the instruments for a
minimum of ten (10) minutes.
5. Remove the instruments and rinse in deionized water for a
minimum of three (3) minutes or until all signs of blood or soil
are absent in the rinse stream. Pay special attention to
cannulations, and use a syringe to flush any hard to reach
areas.
6. Inspect instruments under normal lighting for the removal of
visible soil.
7. If visible soil is seen, repeat the sonication and rinse steps
above.
8. Remove excess moisture from the instruments with a clean,
absorbent, nonshedding wipe.
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