INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Devices: All Surgical and Dental Instruments supplied by company
comprising fixed assemblies and simple hinged assemblies made of stainless steel

Warnings
Never:
• Misure instruments or over strain joints or racks.
• Leave soiled instruments to dry. If it is impossible to clean them immediately after use, soak them in cold water for as short a period as possible.
• Use abrasives on instruments, as this will spoil the surface finish. This may later cause discoloration, rusting or pitting.
• Handle instruments by their tips. These should be cleaned by trained personnel only who will ensure the delicate working ends are adequately protected during storage or Sterilization.
• Pack instruments with other, heavier instruments. Remember always – heavy instruments on the bottom and light instruments on the top.
• Use general-purpose oils for instruments; only water-soluble lubricants should be used.
• Use forceps to handle endoscopes. This will help to avoid them being scratched, dented or dropped.
• Leave instruments soaking longer than necessary in chemical sterilizing solutions. After they have been sterilized, they should be washed thoroughly in warm water to remove all
traces of the chemicals to prevent discoloration or pitting.
• Store damp instruments. They must be thoroughly dried first.

Limitations on Reprocessing

• Repeated processing has minimal effect on these instruments. End of life is normally determined by wear and damage due to use but company has recommended 22 reprocessing cycles

Instructions Always:
• Check all instructions for use and sterilization of new instruments. Unless otherwise directed they should be inspected, cleaned, rinsed and lubricated before being put into service.
• Lubricate after cleaning with a proprietary water-soluble instrument lubricant.
• Follow approved cleaning procedure of hospital.
• Do not use corrosive cleaning agents. We recommend cleaning solutions and rinses with ph 7.0.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners & brushes with hard bristles.
• Use distilled water for rinsing only. Water with chloride contents may damage or even destroy Surgical and Dental instruments.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE
• Do not leave instruments in cleaning or disinfecting solutions for long terms (over night or weekend), the instruments can be destroyed.
• Ensure all instruments are only used for the purpose for which they were designed.
• Handle all instruments gently. Never overstrain, drop or misuse them.
• Check all instruments for damage after use.
• Dismantle, clean and decontaminate all instruments in cold water as soon as possible after use, giving particular attention to serrations, joints and ratchets. Failure to do so may result
in the instrument becoming stained with the possibility of stiff joints.
• Give special attention to microsurgical instruments. Their fine tips can easily be damaged by contact with other instruments or the sides of the case in which they should be kept.
Hand cleaning is preferable.
• Ensure all instruments are thoroughly dried before being stored.
• Pack instruments carefully with the heavier ones lying on a piece of cloth or towel at the bottom.
• Store and sterilize bow-handled instruments on a special holder. Always leave racks and ratchets open.
• Check the hardness of the water used in the autoclave. Too hard water will leave a deposit on the instruments.
• If a water softener is used ensure it is at the manufacturers recommended level. Too much may cause discoloration or pitting.
Sterilization
• Instruments should be sterilized by moist heat sterilization method with 270 F (132 C) for 15 minutes (Validated in accordance with EN-554: 1994) prior to use in surgery. It is recommended that sterilization temperatures should not exceed 280 F (137 C).