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Reusable Surgical Instrument Care

General care principles to support inspection and handling; always follow the product instructions and your facility’s validated procedures.

Point-of-Use Handling

Prevent avoidable drying and contamination in accordance with approved clinical procedures.

Use validated methods, compatible chemistry and water quality appropriate to the instrument.

Review cleanliness, corrosion, alignment, joints, working ends and damage before reuse.

Apply approved instrument lubricant where required and verify free, intended movement.

Use the validated cycle and packaging system specified by the responsible facility and product instructions.

Store clean and dry; isolate damaged or questionable instruments for professional assessment.

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