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What
is the most common problem with stainless steel
instrumens? |
The most common problem with
the stainless steel instruments is a stain due
to a surface deposit, Which appears in different
colors. But once the cause is found, the problem
deminishes completely. For detail please go through
the vegatech's recommendations for instruments
cleaning. |
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| What
should be the composition of water for decontamination
and cleaning the instruments? |
Never use the drinking water
for decontamination and cleaning because it may
contain such meterial concentrations, which deteriorate
the instrument. Chloride contents must be kept
as low as 100mg per liter to reduce corrosion
risk. |
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| What
the causes and remediesof water stains and halos? |
Halos are colored surface
marks, which result from the presence of mineral
substance or heavy metal ions in water or cleaning
steams.
Water stains are almost similar phenomena but
their contours are sharp. They result from residue
of organic substances in water or in an excessive
concentration of mineral substance such as limestone. |
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| What
are two reasons behind colored surfaces residue
on the instruments? |
Some yellowish brown to dark
brown residue is sometimes mistaken as rust stains
on the instruments. This is common in the least
accessible areas during cleaning.
These deposits can be eliminated buy energetic
friction or by using non-abrasive cleaner. |
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| What
are the causes of oxidization on surgical instruments? |
If the surgical instruments
are soaked in concntrated acid solutions for long
periods of time. In this case, the surface of
the instruments gives a trusted look this comes
from the formation of an oxide film in place. |
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| How
to avoid pitting corrosion on the surgical instruments? |
This is most frequent from
of corrosion associated with multi colored stains
and consists in the forming of holes in material.
Such corrosion is caused by halogen ions (Chlorides,
lodine, bromides)working on the surface and resulting
for saline solutions or other chlorides.
To prevent this type of corrosion instruments
should be cleaned as soon as they have been used. |
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| Is
there any instruments cleaning recommendations established
by vegatech? |
After the experience and
research of years and years, Vegatech Beautimed
Instruments. Has doveloped the following recommendations
for cleaning procedures; instruments will have
a longer useful life. |
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| STEP1 |
| Soaking: |
After the instruments have
been used, dip the instruments in a quality soak.
Before putting make sure about blood, tissue or
both debris from hardening in serrations, box
joints and moving parts. |
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| STEP2 |
| Brush the instrument
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| Instruments must be hand cleaned with some suitable
solution using nylon brush. |
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| STEP3 |
| Cleaning: |
| Use only quality detergents. Keep the instrument
in wide-open position while cleaning. |
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| STEP4 |
| Inspection: |
After cleaning, the instrument
must be thoroughly inspected, especially; smooth
movement of instrument and sharp edges. |
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| STEP5 |
| Lubrication: |
Lubrication prevents the
moving parts from jamming and keep the instrument
in efficient working condition. Lubrication used
must be good water-soluble. |
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| STEP6 |
| Sterilization: |
After cleaning and lubrication,
the instrument must be dried bfore sterilization.
Autoclave is the best method of strilization recommendation
by Vegatech Beautimed Instruments. |
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