Tuttnauer EA - Preparation before Sterilization

4.3 PREPARATION BEFORE STERILIZATION
Instruments to be sterilized must be clean, free from any residual matter, such as debris,
blood, pads or any other material. Such substances may cause damage to the contents being
sterilized and to the sterilizer.
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Immediately after use, clean instruments thoroughly to dispose of any residue.
It 1s recommended to wash instruments with an ultrasonic cleaner, using
detergent and mineral-free water.
After cleaning, rinse instruments for 30 seconds. (follow manufacturer's
instructions on the use of products for cleaning and lubricating instruments after using
the ultrasonic cleaner).
Before placing an instrument into the sterilizer tray, make sure that instruments
which are not of the same metal, (stainless steel, carbon steel, etc, ) are
separated and placed on different trays.
NOTE: Check manufacturer's instructions for the sterilization of each item.
Incase carbon steel instruments are used with stainless steel trays, the tray should be
lined with a towel or paper wrap before placing the instruments on it . There should
be no direct contact between the carbon steel and the stainless steel trays.
All instruments must be sterilized in an open position.
Place a sterilization indicator strip in each tray.
Once a week, use a biological spore test indicator in any load to ensure
sterilization .
Make sure that all instruments remain apart during the sterilization cycle.
Empty canisters should be placed upside - down, in order to prevent accumulation of
water.
Do not overload sterilizer trays. Overloading will cause inadequate sterilization and
drying.
Allow a distance of approximately 1” between trays to permit steam circulation.
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