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Table 1 Details of Podiatry LDU decontamination processes

From: Quantitative analysis of residual protein contamination of podiatry instruments reprocessed through local and central decontamination units

Cleaning process

 

Equipment

Hygena Ultrawave ultrasonic bath

Detergent

Sonozyme-solution changed twice daily

Cleaning time/temperature

6 mins/35°C

Validated

Tests and documentation supplied by manufacturer (Ultrawave)

Sterilization Process

 

Equipment

Little sister 3 Type N (Non vacuum)

Method

Steam sterilization