Instrument Care

Keep your Instruments looking and working like new!

Instrument Care

Step 1: Cleaning And Disinfection

Instruments used during surgery should, whenever feasible, be cleaned and sterilised right away. Blood or biological tissue that has dried will be difficult to clean, which will harm the instrument. Various cleaning brushes and cleaning agents can be used for this task. A stain remover should be used to eliminate any leftover mineral deposits from cleaning solutions that could result in permanent staining.

Step 2 : Lubrication

Lubricating all instruments having hinges that engage in “metal to metal” friction at the screw or box lock. This minimizes the chance of any rusting, staining, spotting One of the frequent type of lubricants used for this is spray lubricants.

Step 3 : Inspection

Each instrument has an intended function, therefore it is crucial to ensure that they are functioning as intended. Scissor blades should open and close efforlessly forceps jaw alignment should be examined the jaw tips of hemostats and needle holders should close properly. The instruments should be stored on dedicated racks to prevent misuse and ensure that sharp objects don’t come into contact with each other.

Step 4 : Storage

After taking the aforementioned precautions, it is crucial to preserve the equipment in a dry, clean atmosphere. Surgical trays are frequently used to store cleaned surgical equipment.