INFECTION CONTROL SOLUTIONS
TESTING YOUR ULTRASONIC BATH CORRECTLY AND SAFELY
As part of our daily testing requirements as required by the AS/NZ 4815:2006 standard it specifies that daily performance testing e.g. foil test or pencil load test is required. The most common method we see in practice is the foil test, however, there seems to be varied techniques and types of foil being used. As a general rule you should always refer to the manufacture of the ultrasonic cleaner to determine how a foil test is to be performed. But also become familiar from a safety perspective how to handle and operate the machine and tests. Safety First! No part of your hands should be submerged into the cleaner during operation as the ultrasonic waves are enough to cause damage to joint tissues and could result in long-term arthritic conditions. The lid should also be closed in order to prevent excess emission of noise and aerosols. Lastly the product you’re using should be handled carefully and diluted correctly to prevent skin irritations and workplace health and safety concerns.
Step 1: Fill tank with tempered water
Step 2: Add recommended dose of solution
Step 3: Degas
Step 4: Run foil test or pencil load test
Step 5: Add basket and instruments
Step 6: Close lid
Step 7: Run Ultrasonic Cleaner
Step 8: Remove basket and set on unit to drain
Step 9: Rinse instruments off with water
Step 10: End of day– empty tank
Step 11: Rinse the tank and wipe clean with a soft cloth moistened with a mineral deposit remover and then with a mild disinfectant
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Step 7: Run Ultrasonic Cleaner
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Step 3: Degas
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Step 8: Remove basket
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Step 9: Rinse instrument
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lid Step 6: Close basket and Step 5: Add
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Step 10: End of day–
empty tank
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Step 11: Rinse the tank and moistened with wipe clean with a soft cloth a then with a mild mineral deposit remover and disinfectant Coltène/Whaled ent Inc. 235 Ascot Parkway Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223/USA Tel. USA and Canada +1 800 +1 330 916 221 3046 8800 Fax +1 330 645 8704 info.us@coltene.c www.coltene.com om
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