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

Table 2 Details of Cowlairs CDU decontamination processes

Cleaning Process
Equipment	Getinge Automated Washer Disinfector
Detergent	Dr Weigert Neodisher Mediclean Fort
Cleaning time/temperature	Pre rinse - 4 min 38 sec/Start 31°C End 34.9°C
	Main wash - 7 mins 20 sec/Start 60.5°C, End 62.8°C
	Hot water rinse - 2 mins/Start 91.4°C, End 92.6°C
	Disinfection - 1 min 30 secs 37
	Drying - 22 min 22 secs/Start 82.3°C, End 87.2°C
Validated	Washer disinfector by trust engineer to protocols defined in SHTM2030
Sterilization Process
Equipment	Getinge Type B (Vacuum sterilizer)
Method	Steam sterilization

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