Process template: Instrument treatment after use
From used instrument to sterile again
§Step by step
- 01Separate used instruments from clean ones immediately.
- 02Clean – remove visible dirt, blood and residues (machine or ultrasound bath).
- 03Disinfect.
- 04Check instruments for damage and residues; lubricate where relevant.
- 05Pack the instruments correctly.
- 06Sterilize in autoclave according to the clinic's program.
- 07Check indicator and keep documentation.
- 08Store sterile, packaged instruments dry and clean.