Cleaning: Manual
1. Brush
• Prepare a fresh solution of enzymatic detergent according to the
manufacturer's recommendations (one ounce per gallon of tap
water at 35–40 °C).
• Thoroughly brush the exterior of the device with a soft-bristled
brush, focusing on any mated or rough surfaces.
• Using a syringe, inject any lumen or mated surface a minimum
of five times with 50 mL of the detergent.
• Brush any lumens a minimum of five times from each end, using
an appropriate bottle brush.
• Brush any movable parts in all extreme positions.
2. Rinse
• Rinse the device with reverse osmosis/de-ionized (RO/DI) water at
ambient temperature until all detergent residue is removed. Flush
any lumens or mated surfaces a minimum of five times. Once all
detergent residue is removed, continue to rinse for a minimum of 30
seconds.
• Drain excess water from the device and dry it using a clean cloth
or pressurized air.
• Visually inspect the device for cleanliness, paying close attention
to hard-to-reach areas. If visible soil remains, repeat steps 1 and 2.
3. Soak
• Prepare a non-enzymatic detergent according to the manufacturer's
recommendations (0.125 ounces per gallon of tap water at 35–
40 °C)
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• Fully immerse the device and use a syringe to inject any lumens and
mated surfaces with 50 mL of the detergent.
• Soak the device for a minimum of 15 minutes.
4. Brush
• Thoroughly brush the exterior of the device using a soft-bristled
brush.
• Using a syringe, inject 50 mL of the detergent into any cannulae,
lumens, or mated surfaces a minimum of five times.
• Brush any lumens a minimum of five times from each end, using an
appropriate bottle brush.
• Actuate the device, brushing around any movable parts in all
extreme positions.
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