THOMAS SPLINT CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning can be achieved by either manual or automated methods - manual cleaning should only be undertaken
when automated methods are inappropriate or unavailable. Automated cleaning is a controlled process that will
allow more consistent results. Where available the use of mechanical cleaners such as washer-disinfectors and
ultrasonic tanks is preferred to the manual cleaning of items. The cleaning method should be assessed to ensure
the effectiveness of the cleaning process without damage to equipment.
Medical Devices Agency guidelines on the method of decontamination taking into account infection risk from the
reprocessed device to the patient
Risk
Application of an item
Recommendation
High
In close contact with a break in the skin or mucous membrane. Introduced into
sterile body areas.
Cleaning and Sterilisation
Medium
In contact with mucous membranes. Contaminated with particularly virulent or
readily transmissable organisms prior to use on immunocompromised patients.
Sterilisation or disinfection required. Cleaning
may be acceptable in some agreed situations
Low
In contact with healthy skin. Not in contact with patient.
Cleaning (physically) removes infectious
agents without necessarily destroying them.
CLEANING GUIDELINES
Please refer to guidelines below for washing instructions.
MECHANICAL CLEANING -THERMAL WASHER DISINFECTORS (REPEATED EXPOSURE TO WET HEAT)
Initial Clean - at or below 35°C. Followed by a hot water disinfection rinse where the surface temperature of the
item processed should reach a minimum temperature of 71°C for a minimum of 3 minutes, 80°C for 1 minute or
90°C for 1 second (HC(91)33 and BS 2745)
MANUAL CLEANING - NON IMMERSION
A warm water/detergent solution at correct dilution
A clean, disposable, absorbent, non-shedding cloth or mechanical drying facility (e.g. drying cabinet or industrial
hot air dryer)
A chemical neutraliser, first aid kit and eye wash bottle, in case of splashing with detergent.
STEAM STERILISATION
Direct contact between the material being sterilised and
pure dry saturated steam at the required temperature in
the absence of air. The recommended combinations of
time and temperature are given in HTM 2010, Part 3:
Frame Measurements for Steam Sterilisation
(with side members fully retracted)
NOTE:
The Thomas Splint System is designed for long
term use, however regular inspection of adjustment areas
and frame body is advised. Please replace if necessary.
THOMAS SPLINT SLINGS
All Thomas Splint slings are single patient use and must be discarded
at the end of the treatment.
Thomas Splint Component
Recommended cleaning method
Thomas Splint side members
Cleaning & Steam Sterilisation
Thomas Splint Thigh Hoops
Thermal Washer Disinfector
Thomas Splint Diposable Slings and Hoop Covers
Single Patient Use 400 wash
Sterilisation Temperature (°C)
115
121
126
134
Max Allowance Temperature (°C)
118
124
129
137
Minimum Holding Time (minutes)
30
15
10
3
Length
Width
Adult
80
21 cm
Paediatric
56
19cm
40C
Wash 40°C
Do Not Blech
Dry Flat, Do Not Wring
FOR SINGLE
PATIENT USE
Do Not Iron
Single Patient Use Only
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THOMAS SPLINT
Instructions for Use
