Sisco Care

Instruments Cleaning & Care

SiscoCare Guidelines; Process/Material Requirements:

Water PH, Chloride & Fluoride

• pH: 4.5 - 9.5
• Chloride: Less than 120 mg/l (ppm)
• Fluoride: Less than 200 mg/l (ppm)
• Water Temperature: Below 45°C

Intended Use

• Instruments are meant for their specific intended use only.
• Allow instruments to reach room temperature before opening after autoclave or operation.

Post-operation Cleaning Start Time:

• Start cleaning within 6 hours (recommended 20 minutes).
• Use approved wetting agents.
• Ensure racks, blades, and working parts are in the open position for better exposure.

During Cleaning

• Use separate racks for delicate, small, micro-structured, and heavy instruments.
• Avoid dropping or bumping instruments.
• Use genuine cleaners and disinfectants, free from foam carryover and residues.
• Immerse instruments for approximately 5 minutes in hydrogen peroxide.
• Use demineralized or distilled water, free from minerals, silicates, and chlorides for final rinsing.

Soap Solution

• Use freshly prepared water daily.
• Use neutral pH soap (between 7 - 8), free from iodine, chlorhexidine, and bleaches.

Cleaning

• Clean only stainless steel instruments.
• Use stiff nylon brushes under water.

Drying

• Wipe instruments with soap-free towels and air dry.
• Maintain room temperature and constant humidity.

Storage

• Use separate racks for delicate, small, micro-structured, and heavy instruments.
• Store instruments properly after drying.
• Ensure storage is free from stress and kinks, and free from corrosive fumes.

Sterilisation

• Autoclave at 132°C for 15 minutes (15 - 20 psi) using distilled water.
• Ensure adequate drying after autoclaving.
• Autoclave instruments with ratchets in the open position.
• Place heavy instruments at the bottom and delicate ones at the top.

Lubrication

• Use paraffin or white oil for lubrication.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for exposure time and concentration during sterilization soaking in disinfectant solution.
• Perform final rinse with sterile distilled water and ensure proper drying.