Johnson & Johnson DePuy Mitek GRAFT PREPARATION SYSTEM, Manual

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Drying Instructions
Dry the instrument immediately after final rinse. Use filtered
compressed air to dry internal areas. After drying proceed to
Inspection instructions.
INSPECTION AFTER CLEANING
• Inspect all instruments before sterilization or storage to
ensure the complete removal of soil from surfaces, tubes
and holes, moveable parts.
• If areas are difficult to inspect visually, check for blood by
immersing or flushing the instrument in a 3% hydrogen
peroxide solution. If bubbling is observed, blood is
present. Rinse instruments thoroughly after using
hydrogen peroxide solution.
• If soil is still present, reclean the instrument.
MAINTENANCE
Between uses, lubricate moving parts with a water-soluble
lubricant in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING
• Visually inspect the instrument and check for damage
and wear.
• Cutting edges should be free of nicks and have a
continuous edge.
• Jaws and teeth should align properly.
• Moveable parts should have smooth movement without
excessive play.
• Locking mechanisms should fasten securely and close
easily.
• Long, thin instruments should be free of bending
and distortion.
PACKAGING
• For instruments that are provided in sets, instrument
trays may be used for containment during sterilization.
• Package trays/instruments with a barrier wrap material
in accordance with local procedures, using standardized
wrapping techniques such as those described in ANSI/
AAMI ST46-1993.
STERILIZATION
• Use a validated, properly maintained and calibrated
steam sterilizer.