CareFusion Snowden-Pencer Indications For Use page 4

9. For lumen devices, following the rinsing step, place the device
into the open/relaxed position with the distal tip pointed down.
Flush the device with a minimum of 50 ml of tap water
utilizing a temperature range of 27°C to 44°C (81°F to 111°F),
by using the flushing port located on the handle/shaft. Repeat
the flush process a minimum of 2 times (i.e. total of 3 times).
10. Dry the device with a clean, lint-free towel.
11. For lumen devices, manipulate the device to allow rinse
water to drain from the lumen.
12. Visually examine each device for cleanliness.
13. If visible soil remains, repeat cleaning procedure.
Automatic Cleaning
1. Ensure all pre-processing instructions are followed prior to
cleaning.
2. Clean the devices via the automatic cleaning parameters
below.
PHASE RECIRCULATION
Pre-Wash
1
Enzyme
Wash
Wash 1
Rinse 1
Pure Rinse
Drying
3. For lumen devices, manipulate the device to allow rinse
water to drain from the lumen.
4. If visible moisture is present dry the instrument with a clean,
lint-free towel.
5. Visually examine each instrument for cleanliness.
6. If visible soil remains, repeat cleaning procedure.
Post Cleaning Process (for instruments where angulation is
possible)
• Instruments should be rinsed and flushed with distilled
water after cleaning to remove any residual debris or
cleaning agent.
• After thoroughly flushing the instrument, sonicate in neutral-
pH solution for twenty (20) minutes. Remove instrument
from sonicator and rinse with distilled water to remove any
residue of solution.
• Immediately lubricate and protect your instrument.
MINIMUM
TIME
15 Seconds
1 Minute
2 Minutes
15 Seconds
10 Seconds
N/A
WATER
TEMPERATURE
Cold Tap Water
1°C - 16°C
(33°F - 60°F)
Hot Tap Water
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
Tap Water
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
Tap Water
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
Purified Water
43°C - 82°C
(110°F - 179°F)
N/A
3
DETERGENT TYPE
AND CONCENTRATION
(IF APPLICABLE)
N/A
• Detergent: pH-
neutral/enzymatic
detergent
• Concentration: Per
the detergent
manufacturer's
recommendations
• Detergent: pH-neutral
cleanser
• Concentration: Per
the detergent
manufacturer's
recommendations
N/A
N/A
N/A