Reprocessing Option 1
Manual Cleaning and Disinfection Method
The following manual cleaning and disinfection method was validated:
1. Wipe the instrument with a wet, disposable sponge to remove gross
soil.
2. Rinse the instrument in hot, running tap water for a minimum of
20 seconds to remove visible blood soil.
3. Soak the instrument in a bath of Terg-A-Zyme™ Enzymatic Cleaner
(Alconox) for five minutes.
4. Items should be mechanically cleaned with appropriately sized non-
abrasive brushes until visibly clean.
5. Rinse instrument with hot de-ionized (DI) water for a minimum of
20 seconds to remove remaining soil and cleaning agent.
6. Allow to air dry or dry the instrument with a clean, disposable,
absorbent, non-shedding wipe.
Automated Cleaning, Washer-Disinfector Method
The automated washer-disinfector method described below was
validated. Testing was conducted using HAMO™ LS1000 washer-
disinfector with Renuzyme™ enzyme detergent.
Prior to placing the instruments in the washer-disinfector, remove
visible blood soil using warm DI water and a brush. Secure
instruments in the washer-disinfector and perform the following
programmed cleaning cycle:
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