Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo-Surgery LIGACLIP Instructions page 4

All surgical instruments are subject to a degree of wear and tear as a result of normal use. A regular and
precise visual check of the instrument should be made before each use.
Manual Cleaning
Rinse the instrument thoroughly with tap water.
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Prepare a neutral pH enzymatic solution per manufacturer's recommendations. In addition,
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Neodisher Mediclean Forte can be used. Purified or deionized water should be used throughout
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the cleaning process when using Neodisher
in the solution. Actuate the instrument several times with the distal end pointed downward. Use a
soft bristle brush or soft cloth to manually clean the device while it is immersed in the enzymatic
solution, paying particular attention to crevices, seams, and joints. Leave the device in the solution
for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Remove the instrument and rinse thoroughly under running tap water. Actuate the handle several
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times during rinsing.
Place the L
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minimum of 10 minutes. Ensure that the distal end of the instrument is pointed downward. Rinse
thoroughly under running tap water while actuating the handle.
Prepare a neutral pH detergent (or Neodisher
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recommendations. Immerse the L
several times with the distal end pointed downward. Use a soft bristle brush or soft cloth to manually
clean the device while it is immersed in the cleaning solution, paying particular attention to crevices,
seams, and joints.
Rinse the instrument thoroughly under warm running tap water.
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Dry the device with a clean absorbent cloth.
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Prior to use, the instrument should be soaked in an instrument milk bath or similar solution to
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maintain proper lubrication of moving parts.
Automated Cleaning
Rinse the instrument thoroughly with tap water.
1
Prepare a neutral pH enzymatic solution per manufacturer's recommendations. In addition,
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Neodisher Mediclean Forte can be used. Purified or deionized water should be used throughout
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the cleaning process when using Neodisher
in the solution. Actuate the instrument several times with the distal end pointed downward. Use a
soft bristle brush or soft cloth to manually clean the device while it is immersed in the enzymatic
solution, paying particular attention to crevices, seams, and joints. Leave the device in the solution
for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Remove the instrument and rinse thoroughly under running tap water. Actuate the handle several
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times during rinsing.
Place the L
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minimum of 10 minutes. Ensure that the distal end of the instrument is pointed downward. Rinse
thoroughly under running tap water while actuating the handle.
Place the L
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be run through the "instrument" cycle, or a cycle that includes a lubrication step. If lubrication is not
an option, the device may be lubricated manually prior to each use.
The L Clip Applier can be put through an automated thermal disinfection cycle, provided that
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temperatures remain under 100°C.
Drying can be accomplished through the automated cycle, provided that temperatures remain
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under 134°C.
Steam Sterilization
Following the cleaning and disinfection steps above, the L
using one of the cycle parameters listed below. Post-sterilization drying time at 134°C or less for a
maximum of 30 minutes is allowable. Handling of the L
throughout the cleaning and sterilization processes.
Clip Applier in an ultrasonic cleaner with fresh enzymatic detergent for a
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Clip Applier in an ultrasonic cleaner with fresh enzymatic detergent for a
Clip Applier in an automated washer or washer/disinfector. The instrument should
Mediclean Forte. Immerse the L
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Mediclean Forte) according to manufacturer's
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Clip Applier in the cleaning solution. Actuate the instrument
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Clip Applier must be steam sterilized
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Clip Applier should follow hospital protocol
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