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7. Cleaning & Sterilization
Cryo-Tip probes are reusable and should be sterilized before each use. The following reprocessing guidelines are in accordance with ISO 17664.
Warnings & Precautions
General Cryo-Tip probes are precision instruments and should be handled with care at all times. It is important that the
flexible hose does not become kinked during normal use, storage, transportation or reprocessing. If this does occur
the probe must be returned to the manufacturer for repair.
Limitations On Reprocessing Repeated processing has minimal effect on these instruments. End of life is normally determined by wear and
damage due to use rather than reprocessing.
Cryo-Tip Probes are tolerant of alkaline cleaning agents when followed by acidic neutralization and/or thorough rinsing.
Gamma irradiation or dry air sterilization methods involving temperatures in excess of 139°C should not be used
since they may damage the Cryo-Tip probe.
Instructions
Point Of Use No particular requirements although excess soiling can be removed with disposable cloth/paper wipe.
Containment &
Transportation Care should be taken to ensure that the flexible hose of the Cryo-Tip probe is not coiled too tightly or kinked
during reprocessing.
Used instruments must be transported to the central supply in closed or covered containers to prevent unnecessary con-
tamination risk. It is recommended that instruments are reprocessed as soon as is reasonably practical following use.
Preparation For Cleaning No particular requirements. Disassembly not required.
Cleaning: Automated Use equipment meeting relevant standards1 and which uses the following typical automated sequence:
Pre-Rinse/Wash •
Detergent wash; hot water using (detergent specified by the washer/disinfector manufacturer) •
Thermal rinse; hot purified water (80-93°C/176-200°F); 1 minute •
Hot Air Dry •
1 HTM2030 and BS EN ISO 15883 or equivalent
Cleaning: Manual Not recommended – use an automated system if possible.
If manual cleaning is carried out care should be taken not to use abrasive materials on the Cryo-Tip probe stem.