29 Prepare, Load and Operate Ultrasonic Cleaner.

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE
Document Code
Prepare, Load And Operate

Ultrasonic Cleaner
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A
Issue Date:13/05/2014
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
1. Purpose:
To ensure that medical devices/equipment are correctly prepared and
loaded for decontamination
2. Scope:
FFH Lahore CSSD
3. Responsibility:
Only staff trained in the use of the equipment
4. Procedure:

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
Maintain segregation of designated clean and other areas within the

department
Identify the correct process for the items to be decontaminated
Staff working in this area will wear protective clothing at all times in
compliance with the standard precautions dress PPE is additional to the
uniform code for your specific working environment and may include:
o gloves
o aprons, gowns, overalls (single-use, fluid- repellent, disposable)

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
o masks
o face and eye protection
o footwear
Apply standard precautions for infection control and other relevant
health and safety measures
Use and store all equipment chemicals and materials in accordance
with manufacturers instructions and organizational policies and
procedures

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
Comply with manufacturers' and organization specifications when

using all appliances and processing of medical devices
Handle contaminated devices as little as possible
Equipment will be prepared for use as described in the Manufacturers
Guidelines
All handling and processing is to be undertaken in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
Note item manufacturers instructions if it is safe to process in the

ultrasonic cleaner
Highly contaminated instruments should always be pre-cleaned in the
ultrasonic bath as otherwise they cannot be properly cleaned in the
washer-disinfector
It is recommended that sensitive instruments that can only be cleaned
manually should first be cleaned in the ultrasonic washer ( First check
manufacturers guidelines)

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
It is also recommended that all trays with instruments should be put

through the ultrasonic washer at least once a week in order to give
them a microscopic clean
In the case of table top cleaners;
Fill the tank with potable water (drinking quality) to the manufacturers
designated level
De-gas the water as recommended by the machine manufacturer

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
Add detergent, ensuring the manufacturers recommendations are

followed It is advisable to use a suitable enzymatic detergent that is
effective at low temperatures
If the tank has a heater, set the temperature control to be comparable
with the detergent manufacturers recommendations
Sort cannulated and solid devices Avoid contaminating hands with
soilage
Open hinged items

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
Place the basket of instruments into the tank never put instruments
directly onto the base of an ultrasonic washer (if instruments are
placed directly onto
Make sure that instruments do not stick out of baskets as they may
affect the washer operation
Connect all cannulated instruments to the appropriate connector on
the basket union if option is available

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
Position the basket into the chamber according to manufacturer

instructions
Only prescribed automatic cleaning agents should be used, Enzymatic
cleaners are recommended bearing in mind manufacturers instructions
Check that connection is made with the machine union before closing
the door
Select a program or set the timer control to the time specified by the
machine manufacturer

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
After the cycle has been completed, remove the basket from the tank
and rinse the items with clean, potable water unless the machine has
an automatic rinse stage, or the load is to be transferred directly into a
washer/disinfector for further processing
Drain and dry the items using a non-linting cloth or mechanical drying
system

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
If the ultrasonic cleaner does not automatically drain after use, the
ultrasonic washer should be drained, cleaned, dried, covered and left
dry and empty until
required for further use, as per the manufacturers instructions The
frequency of water renewal depends very much on how often the
machine is used and on the degree of contamination Ultrasonic Baths
with visible contamination should be renewed frequently, possibly
several times each day Otherwise, daily renewal is recommended

Document Code

Ultrasonic Cleaner
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A
5. Reference Documents:
Procedure Manual
Standard Precautions
Equipment guidelines
6. Distribution:
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:

Document Code
FFH/CSSD/SOP/02
9
Issue#: A

Ultrasonic Cleaner
WRITTEN BY:
Sig.:
Rev#: 00
Rev. Date:
REVIEWED BY:
Sig.:
Copy No. 1 with AQMR & Copy No. 2 in the Dept.
APPROVED BY:
Sig.:

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Prepare, Load And Operate

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

Maintain segregation of designated clean and other areas within the

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

Comply with manufacturers' and organization specifications when

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

Note item manufacturers instructions if it is safe to process in the

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

It is also recommended that all trays with instruments should be put

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

Add detergent, ensuring the manufacturers recommendations are

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

Position the basket into the chamber according to manufacturer

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

FAUJI FOUNDATION HOSPITAL LAHORE

Prepare, Load And Operate

Copy No. 1 with AQMR & Copy No. 2 in the Dept.

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