Regulation .03 Cleansing Procedures.
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Prior to sterilization as required in Regulation .03 of this chapter, tweezers and needle caps shall be:
A.
Mechanically precleaned as follows:
(1)
Cleansed with a clean cotton ball or swab moistened with a low-residue detergent and cool water;
(2)
Accumulated in a holding container by submersion in a low-residue detergent and cool water; and
(3)
Then, thoroughly rinsed with warm water and drained;
B.
Then, cleaned by soaking in a protein-dissolving detergent enzyme cleaner or in an ultrasound cleaning unit according to manufacturer's instructions; and
C.
Rinsed and dried.