Instrument cleaning

Which instruments can be reprocessed with ultrasound:

- General instruments such as scissors, needle holders, tweezers, forceps, trocars, scalpels
- Micro-instruments from neurosurgery and ophthalmology
- MIS instruments such as dismountable tubular shaft instruments, microclamps, etc.
- Endoscope accessories such as biopsy forceps, slings, valves
- ECG, EEG electrodes

Advantages of instrument reprocessing in an ultrasonic bath

- Fast instrument circulation
- Time reduction of the chemical disinfection to 5 minutes
- Protection of the instruments
- short contact of the instruments with disinfection and cleaning liquids
- No risk of corrosion
- Economical use of water, chemicals and energy
- High cleaning effect in hard-to-reach places, such as boreholes, joints or grooves, without mechanical damage

Which ultrasound scanner do I choose?

- Size of the cleaning objects determines the tub size and thus the type of appliance
- Dimensions of the hanging baskets must be observed
- To avoid overloading the unit, it is advisable to choose the next larger unit.
- this also gives scope for further applications

Is heating required?

Unit without heating:

- for simultaneous disinfection and cleaning after dry filing
- Disinfectant liquids must not be warmed up
- at temperatures above 40 °C there is a risk of protein coagulation

Unit with heating:

- For cleaning after wet filing or for basic cleaning
- Impurities are removed more quickly

What to consider when using the ultrasound scanner

- The items to be cleaned must not lie directly on the bottom of the tub.
- Do not stack instruments and do not overload baskets
- Open articulated instruments, e.g. forceps or scissors, completely and disassemble if necessary.
- Instruments must be completely covered with solution
- Air from cavities must escape Recommended liquids
- STAMMOPUR concentrates were specially developed for disinfection and cleaning in the ultrasonic bath
- The corresponding microbiological reports are available for the disinfection time reduction in the ultrasonic bath.
- Flammable liquids such as alcohols and aggressive cleaning liquids such as acids and salt solutions are not permitted for use - disinfection or cleaning is not possible with water alone - without suitable additives.