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This document provides guidelines for manually cleaning medical devices. It outlines the necessary equipment, safety procedures, and step-by-step cleaning instructions. Personal protective equipment must be worn, devices must be completely disassembled and cleaned with appropriate brushes in warm water with detergent. Devices are then rinsed in clean water and air dried.

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Manual Cleaning Final

This document provides guidelines for manually cleaning medical devices. It outlines the necessary equipment, safety procedures, and step-by-step cleaning instructions. Personal protective equipment must be worn, devices must be completely disassembled and cleaned with appropriate brushes in warm water with detergent. Devices are then rinsed in clean water and air dried.

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SOP for Manual Cleaning of Medical Devices


1. Purpose
To provide step-by-step guide for healthcare professionals on how to effectively clean
medical devices, keep them free of blood and debris and inhibit biofilm or bioburden
from building up on the instruments before further processing.

2. Scope
This SOP outlines required material for manual cleaning, associated risks, key safety
rules and step-by-step instruction for the manual cleaning of medical devices to all staff
working in healthcare facilities.

3. Responsibility
Manual cleaning of contaminated medical devices is a responsibility of trained cleaning
staff or healthcare professionals who perform any device related procedure and other
professionals who are involved in the procedure.

4. Required standard
 Hospital grade cleaning solution that is compatible with the device material is
used for cleaning purposes in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendation.

5. Equipment requirements
 Personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, goggles or face shield,
and a water resistant gown/plastic apron
 Cleaning basin or sinks
 Clean water (preferably distilled)
 Detergent solution or enzymatic cleaners specifically recommended by the
device manufacturer, ensure that they are mixed to the correct in-use dilution
 Brush, sponge, cloth, or cleaning instrument
 Towels or cloths for drying the device after cleaning

6. Risks
 Infection
 Sharp injury
 Chemical exposure

7. Key safety rules


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 Wear PPE to protect yourself (heavy duty gloves (disposable or tear-resistant if


reused), if available, use nitrile gloves, face shield, mask, goggles, head gear,
apron/gown, closed-toed shoes)
 Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning the device, including the use
of specific cleaning materials and disinfectants.
 Ensure that the device is completely disassembled before cleaning it, and that all
parts are cleaned and disinfected thoroughly.
 Be mindful of sharp edges or points on the device, and take extra care when
handling these areas to avoid injury.
 Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling medical
equipment and cleaning supplies

8. Procedure
1. Put on appropriate PPE, including a heavy duty gloves, goggles or face shield,
and a water resistant gown/plastic apron. Fill sink or appropriate basin with
sufficient warm water for complete immersion of the devices being cleaned.
2. Add the appropriate quantity of detergent following the manufacturer’s
instructions. The appropriate quantity of detergent for cleaning medical devices
depends on a number of factors, including the type of detergent, the type of
medical device, and the level of contamination.
3. Clean the device under the surface of the water so that aerosols are not
produced.
4. Use appropriate brushes to properly clean box locks, lumens, and other hard-to-
clean areas.
 Use soft (nylon) bristle brushes so that the surface of the instrument is not
damaged.
 Brushes used to clean lumens must be the same diameter as the
instrument to ensure that all internal surfaces can be reached.
 Brushes must also be long enough to exit the distal end of the instrument.
 Brushes should be thermally or chemically disinfected at the end of the
day. If this is not possible, they should be cleaned and left to dry. Brushes
should be replaced when damaged.

5. In another sink or basin, completely immerse the device in clean purified water
and rinse the device thoroughly.
6. Air-dry or hand-dry using a disposable clean, non-linting cloth.
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9. Reference
 MOH. (2023). NATIONAL INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
REFERENCE MANUAL FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND
MANAGERS VOLUME 1: GENERAL INFECTION PREVENTION AND
CONTROL
 World Health Organization. (2016). Decontamination and reprocessing of
medical devices for health care facilities. World Health
Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/250232

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