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cleaned can be fully immersed;
- a detergent solution. Orthofix recommends use of a 0,3% enzymatic detergent solution, immersion
for 30 minutes at 40°C (104°F). Detergents with fluoride, chloride, bromide, iodide, or hydroxyl
ions [free halogen ions or sodium hydroxide] MUST NOT be used;
- a receptacle to contain rinse water;
- a drainage surface;
- a clean, disposable, absorbent, non-shedding cloth or mechanical drying facility (drying cabinet or industrial hot air dryer);
- a brush and jet washer.
Procedure:
I.
Ensure that the cleaning receptacle is clean and dry.
II. Wearing protective equipment, fill the receptacle with sufficient water/detergent solution.
III. Carefully immerse all components in the solution in order to displace trapped air; it is important to ensure that the
cleaning solution reached all surfaces, including those of devices that have holes or recesses or are cannulated.
IV. Brush, wipe, agitate, irrigate, jetwash or hand spray the item to dislodge and remove all visible dirt, ensuring
that the action is performed beneath the surface of the solution.
V. Remove the items from the solution and drain.
VI. Remove any residue with a brush in running water.
VII. Soak in sterile distilled water to remove traces of hard water.
VIII. Remove item from rinse water and drain.
IX.
Carefully hand-dry using absorbent, non-shedding cloth or an industrial hot air dryer, or place in a drying cabinet.
X. Complete the necessary documentation.
XI. Proceed with disinfection.
MECHANICAL CLEANING (USING AN AUTOMATED WASHER)
• Mechanical cleaning followed by disinfection is the preferred method of decontamination of used devices.
• If a washer-disinfector is used, it must have a validated cycle.
• Ensure that the washer-disinfector and all services are operational.
• Select and start a cycle according to the recommendations of the washer manufacturer
•
Detergents with fluoride, chloride, bromide, iodide, or hydroxyl ions [free halogen ions or sodium
hydroxide] MUST NOT be used.
• Proceed with disinfection.
STEP 2: DISINFECTION PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
Disinfection Equipment required:
- a sink (not hand wash basin) or receptacle which will hold enough disinfectant so that the item of equipment to be
cleaned can be fully immersed;
- a compatible water/disinfectant solution at dilution and temperature recommended by its producer. Disinfectants
with fluoride, chloride, bromide, iodide, or hydroxyl ions [free halogen ions or sodium hydroxide]
MUST NOT be used; Orthofix recommends use of 3% hydrogen peroxide, with immersion, for 3
hours at room temperature;
- a receptacle to contain rinse water;
- a drainage surface;
- a clean, disposable, absorbent, non-shedding cloth or mechanical drying facility (drying cabinet or industrial hot air dryer);
- a brush and jet washer.
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