Materials And Equipment
The end user shall supply all materials and equipment required to process the
device(s) unless otherwise noted.
Item
All Phases
Gloves, eye protection, etc
Cleaning/Thermal Disinfection
Water basin or sink
Detergent
1
Utility Water
(Water as it comes from the tap)
Soft-bristle brush
Critical Water
(Water that has been
extensively treated such as
RO/DI or distilled)
Clean lint-free cloth or filtered
pressurized air (≤40 psi)
Automated Washer
EN-4
2
3
Description or Purpose
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE) as required by the medical facility
and procedure
Large enough to accommodate
device(s) without causing excessive
bending or other physical stress that
could damage the device(s)
To remove surgical debris during
automated and manual cleaning
To rinse during pre-treatment and to
prepare cleaning solutions
To clean exterior of device and
hard-to-reach areas of the device
For final rinsing following soaking and
brushing
For drying
For executing automated
cleaning/disinfection procedure