Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes Mitek Tibial Guide, Manual

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the components of the instrument can be retracted,
retract or open the part while flushing the area.
• For instruments with flexible shafts, flex the
instrument while flushing.
• For instruments with lumens, brush the internal
surfaces of the lumen.
Loading Instructions
• Load instruments into washer disinfector so that
hinges are open and cannulations and holes
can drain.
• Place heavier instruments on the bottom of
containers. Do not place heavy instruments on
top of delicate instruments.
• For instruments with concave surfaces, such as
curettes, place instrument with the concave surface
facing downward to facilitate draining.
Automated Cleaning Instructions
• Clean in a validated washer disinfector using the
“INSTRUMENTS” cycle and a pH neutral cleaning
agent intended for use in automated cleaning.
Effective automated cleaning can be achieved using
the following parameters: two cold water pre-washes
(minimum hold of two minutes each); a hot water
enzyme wash (minimum hold of 4 minutes); followed
by a hot water pH neutral detergent wash (minimum
hold 3 minutes at 60ºC); a hot water rinse (minimum
time 20 seconds); a thermal rinse (minimum hold of
1 minute at 82.2ºC) and dry (minimum hold 5 minutes
at 95ºC).
• After automated cleaning, proceed to inspection,
instructions below.
MANUAL CLEANING
Cleaning Instructions
• Prepare an enzymatic cleaning solution in
accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Soak soiled instruments for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Do not exceed 30ºC.
• When cleaning, fully immerse the instrument in the
cleaning solution to avoid aerosol generation. Use
a soft bristle brush to remove all traces of blood
and debris; pay close attention to any hard to reach
areas, textured surfaces, or crevices. When cleaning
Instruments with cannulations or lumens (i.e. tubes),
or holes, use a tight-fitting, soft, non-metallic cleaning
brush or pipe cleaner to scrub the cannula, lumen,
or hole. Push in and out, using a twisting motion to
remove debris. Use a syringe filled with enzymatic
cleaning solution to flush hard to reach internal
areas. When cleaning articulating instruments, (those
with moveable parts), brush with a soft non-metallic
bristle brush to remove all traces of blood and debris.
Pay close attention to threads, crevices, seams,