CLEANING AND DESINFECTION OF SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES

摘要

The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent which contains surfactants and has a pH value of at least 11 when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use. Said cleaning agent is used to destabilise prions during mechanical and manual cleaning and/or disinfection of medical and/or surgical instruments and appliances. It has been recognised that this combination enables a reliable destabilisation of prions during the mechanical reconditioning of surgical instruments.