Operating table
- Wash visible debris off with clean water
- Wash down using F10SCXD (top and underneath)
After every use
40ml
- Trigger spray using F10SC and wipe down with paper towel
After every use
40ml
Leave to dry
Linen (Drapes)
- Soak soiled/bloodstained linen in cold water before sterilization
- Septic cases: Soak in F10SCXD before washing and sterilization
After every case
40ml
30 min
EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENTS
Anaesthetic Machines, Suction Apparatus, Ventilators and Humidifiers
- Wash bottles and tubing using F10SCXD and hang to dry thoroughly
Daily/After use
40ml
Hang to dry
- Rinse bottles and tubing using F10SC
Daily/After use
40ml
- Wipe apparatus down using F10SC
Daily/After use
40ml
Leave to dry
Incubators, Fridges, Microwave Ovens, O/h Lights, Defibrillators and Hydro baths
- Wash down using F10SCXD
Visibly soiled/Weekly
40ml
- Trigger spray using F10SC and wipe down with paper towel
Daily
40ml
Leave to dry
Endoscopes
- Follow manufacturer's instructions with regards to rinsing procedure after use as well as
use of enzymatic agent.
After every use
- Rinse for 1 minute. Wash using F10SCXD for 10 minutes if mechanical (5 minutes if
ultrasonic), rinse for 1 minute.
After every use
100ml
10 min
- Soak in F10 STERILANT(RTU) for 10 minutes, rinse with sterile water or use without rinsing
After every use
As is
10 min
- OR soak in F10SC (1:100) for 10 minutes, rinse with sterile water or use without rinsing After every use
100ml
10 min
NOTE:
If a gluteraldehyde had been used to disinfect the instrument, it must be thoroughly
washed and wiped with alcohol before immersed in F10. A reddish residue may form on
the instrument as the result of an interaction between the aldehyde and F10. This will not
damage the instrument and can be avoided by thorough cleansing to remove all aldehyde
residues.
Electric razors and blades
- Scrub with nylon brush using F10SCXD
After every use
40ml
- Trigger spray using F10SC
After every use
40ml
1 min
- Apply blade wash/lubricant
- Store dry
Endotrachael Tubes
- Wash thoroughly with F10SCXD (rinse lumen thoroughly to clear away mucous)
After every use
40ml
- Soak in F10SC
After every use
40ml
30 min
- OR soak in F10 STERILANT (RTU)
After every use
As is
10 min
- Rinse with sterile water OR remove without rinsing
- Store clean and dry
Needles, Syringes, I/V Catheters, Drip Sets, Suture Material, Nail Brushes
- Single use is safest and best practice!
- Do not store in disinfectant
- Wash using F10SCXD
After every use
40ml
10 min
- Soak in F10 STERILANT (RTU)
After every use
As is
10 min
- Rinse with sterile water OR remove without rinsing
- Store clean and dry
Instruments
- Cover soiled instruments with sterile damp swab to avoid blood drying on them
During procedure
- Wash thoroughly in lukewarm water and F10SCXD using a soft nylon brush
After procedure
100ml
10 min
- Dry thoroughly and lubricate with instrument lubrication. Dry
- Sterilize through moist steam or cold sterilization process
Cold Sterilization
- Fully immerse clean and dry instruments in fresh solution of F10 STERILANT (RTU)
After cleaning
and when required
As is
10 min
- Remove using sterile instrument or wearing sterile gloves (rinse with sterile water or
use without rinsing)
- Use immediately or store in sterile container
Patient Skin preparation
- Clip wide area neatly and as short as possible using clean no 40 blade
- Wash area thoroughly using F10 HAND SCRUB OR F10 ANTISEPTIC LIQUID SOAP
and lukewarm
- water, rinse, dap away excess moisture. Repeat until no visible dirt left on skin
Before procedure
4ml
30 sec
- Spray area with F10 SKIN PREP (RTU) and wipe with clean swab. Repeat
Before procedure
As is
30 sec
- Move patient onto operating table, spray surgical site with F10 SKIN PREP (RTU) and
leave to dry
Before procedure
As is
Leave to dry
Application
Frequency Dilution per
10 litres
Minimum
Exposure
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