Mobile rack holding trays mid-cycle between decon and assembly.
Machine that uses cavitation to dislodge debris from instruments.
Closed, leak‑proof container for moving soiled items from OR to decon.
Minutes/hours from dirty drop-off to sterile-ready status.
High‑temperature water phase in a washer that disinfects instruments after wash.
Gold-standard autoclave method at 121-134 °C under pressure.
Unit that cleans, assembles, and sterilizes reusable surgical instruments.
The validated confidence that sterilized instruments are free from viable microorganisms, typically confirmed through biological indicators, chemical indicators, and routine QA testing.
Indicator (e.g., ATP swab) verifying removal of microscopic soil after cleaning.
Manufacturer‑specified minutes an instrument must stay in detergent for effective soil removal.
Pressurized water tool used to flush complex instrument surfaces.