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Shopping for Surgery - June 2015 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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channel adapters for lumened devices, allowing them to be flushed with detergent while removing any trace contaminants. Ensure the washer is drained, wiped down and refilled with fresh water at least daily or when the solution becomes cloudy or turbid-looking. 4. Cleaning verification Cleaning verification is by far the most missed step in cleaning lumened instruments, yet it is the one that lets you know if the process is working. To check lumened instruments, you have several options. Some suggest simply running water through the lumen to check for any discoloration or debris, or using a moistened brush or pipe cleaner pulled through the channel. For a more detailed look inside the lumen, inspector scopes can be inserted to check for

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