Soft-bristled brush Brush with soft parts made of plastic that will not
damage the electrosurgery instrument cables.
Soil Material including blood and protein that may be on
a cable and must be cleaned o before sterilisation.
Steam-permeable Allows steam through to sterilise the item inside.
Sterilisation Treatment of items to destroy all microorganisms.
Thermal disinfection Heat treatment of items to reduce the number of
microorganisms to an acceptable level.
Validated Tested to show that a process, equipment or setting
gives the necessary result.
Versius A Versius product supplied by CMR Surgical for
use with the Versius Surgical System: a connected
system of bedside units, surgeon console,
endoscopic camera, instruments, drapes and cables.
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