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to be hard. Iron ions may also be removed by this treatment. Deionization
removes ionized salts and particles from the water. Excessively hard water
can spot or stain instruments and excessive chlorine in water can cause
pitting of the instrument. Deionized water is preferred for the final rinse.
Step 8. Decontaminate Clean Instruments: Once instruments have been
cleaned they must be rendered safe for handling, inspection and assembly.
They may be steam sterilized without a wrapper or disinfected following the
instructions from the instrument, sterilizer and disinfectant manufacturers.
Step 9. Visual Inspection and Instrument Set Assembly: Visually inspect
the instrument for cleanliness and to ensure all parts are in proper working
order, as the set is assembled. Inspection is a vital part of proper care and
maintenance. Instruments in need of repair will not perform accurately in
surgery and breakage is likely to occur. DO NOT USE damaged instruments.
Worn ratchets, loose box locks and misaligned jaws can be repaired at a
fraction of the cost of new instruments. Contact your local representative for
information regarding a cost-effective instrument repair program.
Step 10. Lubricate: The use of a water-soluble instrument lubricant, that is
compatible with the method of sterilization to be used, is recommended
before instruments are sterilized. Be certain that the instrument lubricant is
diluted and maintained properly according to the manufacturer's instructions.
This type of lubricant is referred to as "instrument milk" and is usually applied
by spraying into the box locks and moving parts or by dipping the opened
instruments into a solution. Lubricants that are too concentrated or too heavily
applied will result in slippery instruments that will also be mistaken as wet
after sterilization. After thoroughly cleaning instruments, proper application
of lubricants to joints will keep them moving freely and aid in protecting
the surface from mineral deposits. Note that ultrasonic cleaners remove all
lubrication; therefore this maintenance procedure should be done routinely
after ultrasonic cleaning and before sterilization. Proper lubrication is an
integral step in maintaining the long-life of the surgical instrument. Lubrication
will prevent the friction of metal on metal and preserve the smooth function of
the instrument thus avoiding corrosion by friction. Furthermore, routine use of
lubricating agents, on thoroughly clean instruments, will prevent hinged and
other movable parts from sticking. Lubrication will aid in protecting the entire
instrument surface from mineral deposits.
Step 11. Drying: Before instruments are wrapped for sterilization or storage,
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