How are special devices washed?

Diamond knife

Usage: Used in eye and brain surgeries

Cleaning method: The sharp and delicate blade is as thin as 0.2 to 3 millimetres. Wash it with detergent and distilled water by hand and then disinfect it by 70% alcohol.

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TN05D Micro Targeting Drive

Usage: Assist surgeons in targeting at the exact operation area. It has tiny components such as 26 embedded screws each with a diameter of only one to two millimetres.

Cleaning method: Check if all parts are intact before cleaning. Disassemble to smaller parts for effective cleaning, and assemble them again before packaging and sterilisation so that they can be readily used at OT.

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Da Vinci Xi Instrument – Forceps

Usage: Used in complex minimally invasive surgery.

Cleaning method: First, soak the instrument in water with detergent for 30 minutes. Flush the tiny holes and pulleys to remove blood stains. Rinse them with detergent and water. Before putting it into washer, affix it in a holder to facilitate cleaning and also to prevent damages by strong water pressure. The total cleaning time is twice that of ordinary instruments.

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Paediatric laparoscopic dissecting forceps

Usage: Separate fine tissue and blood vessels

Cleaning method: Wash them with water and detergent by hand. Then clean them in ultrasonic cleaner and washer disinfector. The forceps are delicate and easy to wear off, so for safety reason they are replaced after being used 30 times.