Surgistain is a safe, efficient, and quick revitalizing solution designed to remove rust, stains, spotting, hard water scale, and mineral deposits from stainless steel surgical instruments, trays, basins, and case carts. This mild acid solution helps loosen stiff joints and locks, extending the life and efficiency of instruments while reducing replacement costs.
Features:
- Environmentally Safe & Free Rinsing: Non-aerosol, free-rinsing formula ensures safe and easy application.
- Ultrasonic Machine Compatible: Can be used in ultrasonic cleaners for deep penetration and thorough cleaning.
- Removes Rust & Stains: Effectively eliminates rust, staining, and spotting from stainless steel surgical instruments within 15 minutes.
- Enhances Instrument Longevity: Routine use (weekly or bi-monthly) helps maintain efficiency and functionality, lowering replacement costs.
- Ideal for Medical Facilities: Recommended for Operating Rooms, Outpatient Surgery Centers, Ophthalmology, Dental, and other medical departments.
- Safe for Delicate Instruments: Mild formula is safe for use on endoscope and microscope accessories, ophthalmological instruments, and delicate surgical tools.
Note: Not recommended for use on chrome or silver-plated instruments.
Directions for Use:
For Surgical Instruments:
- Add 16 ounces of Surgistain to one (1) gallon of hot water (50˚-80˚C or 122˚-176˚F).
- Place solution in a non-porous container (preferably stainless steel or Pyrex glass).
- Place thoroughly cleaned and opened instruments in a stainless steel wire bottom instrument tray.
- Place in Surgistain solution for 15 minutes (gross or heavily stained instruments - soak for 30 minutes).
- Remove instruments from Surgistain solution and rinse thoroughly under running water.
For Stainless Steel Carts and Trays:
- Add 16 ounces of Surgistain to one (1) gallon of hot water (50˚-80˚C or 122˚-176˚F).
- Using gloves, apply solution and thoroughly scrub cart or tray with a hard bristle brush.
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
- Case cart may require towel drying if manual cartwash is used.
For Ultrasonic and Automatic Cleaning Devices:
- Pour 16 ounces of Surgistain® per gallon of water (500 ml per 4 liters) directly into detergent reservoir. Or Calibrate the washer dilution rate at 16 ounces per gallon of water (500 ml per 4 liters).
- Following ultrasonic or automatic cleaning remove the tray of instruments and rinse thoroughly under running water. This step can be eliminated if the instruments are immediately cleaned in a washer/disinfector.
Cautions:
- Avoid skin contact.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Surgistain is a mild acid solution that may be harmful if swallowed or sprayed directly into the face or eyes.