Instrument Care Guide
How to Extend Instrument Life with Proper Care and Sterilization
Proper care and sterilization extend the life of your instruments while ensuring the highest standards of care and safety. Below are our recommended steps for cleaning and sterilization, designed to protect both your tools and your patients while maintaining consistent performance. For complete details and best practices, you can download our full Reprocessing Instructions for Medical Instruments guide.
Steps to Proper Care and Cleaning
Proper cleaning and care help preserve the integrity of your instruments, ensure reliable performance, and uphold the highest standards of patient safety in your practice.
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CleanRemove blood, tissue, and debris quickly to prevent drying that can cause stains and compromise sterilization.
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DisinfectPre-treat instruments before cleaning to reduce contamination risks and protect both staff and patients during handling.
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RemoveEliminate rust and mineral deposits after disinfection to maintain instrument integrity and extend their usable life.
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LubricateApply medical-grade lubricant to all moving parts before sterilization to ensure smooth function and durability.
Raising the Standard of Safety
Effective sterilization begins with proper care.
Our products help you safeguard patients, protect your instruments, and meet the highest standards of compliance.
Steps to Proper Sterelization
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PackSeal instruments in sterilization pouches or CSR wrap to keep them sterile and prevent contamination.
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VerifyUse pass/fail indicators each cycle to confirm sterilization effectiveness and protect patient safety.
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MonitorRoutinely check autoclave performance to ensure it operates correctly and delivers consistent sterilization.
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