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Surgical instrument cleaning can be done manually, mechanically, or by combining both methods. Manual cleaning is typically performed on all devices but may be recommended as the only cleaning method for delicate or complex devices or surgical instruments.
Using STERIS high-performance instrument chemistries in the sink during manual cleaning goes beyond effective cleaning. Maintaining clarity in the sink during manual cleaning is essential for proper cleaning and safety. Prolystica® HP Chemistries are formulated to have the lowest foam profile. They will defoam protein soils during the manual cleaning process. Learn more about STERIS’s manual cleaning chemistries and how they work to remove soils while preventing instrument damage.