Johnson & Johnson DePuy Synthes Mitek Tibial Guide, Manual

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and any hard to reach areas. Actuate any moveable
mechanisms, such as hinged joints, box locks, or
spring-loaded features, to free trapped blood and
debris. If the components of the instrument can be
retracted, retract or open the part while cleaning the
area. For instruments with flexible shafts, flex the
instrument under the cleaning solution.
Rinsing Instructions
Rinse the instrument thoroughly with filtered water at
38–49ºC, agitate for a minimum of 1 minute; repeat rinse
at least two additional times. When rinsing, pay particular
attention to flush the cannulations, lumens, or holes with
warm tap water. Also pay particular attention to internal
areas and moveable parts. Actuate moveable parts
while rinsing. If the components of the instrument can be
retracted, retract or open the part while rinsing the area.
For instruments with flexible shafts, flex the instrument
under the rinse solution.
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.