Passivation and Scrub Brushes

Covered Family

Passivation and Scrub

Fill Materials

Nylon · Brass · SS

Sterilization

PreVac Steam

Packaging

1/Pack–50/Pack

1. Intended Use

SurgiSafe Passivation and Scrub Brushes are designed to clean dirty surgical instruments during cleaning and decontamination. Fill materials are nylon, brass, and stainless steel. Offered single-ended and double-ended.

2. Caution

Stainless steel or brass fill brushes should not be used on coated, plated, plastic, or insulated instruments, as they may cause significant damage to the instruments.

3. Quality Inspection

Ensure brushes are free from debris or contaminants and are not damaged before use. Discard and replace brushes once bristles are visibly worn or the brush has visible damage from repeated or prolonged use. Continued use of damaged brushes is ineffective for cleaning and may damage the medical device.

4. Storage

Store in a dry area where contamination can be prevented.

5. Disposal

There are no special disposal instructions for this item beyond facility policy.

6. Known Issues

There are no known product issues or warnings beyond the metal-fill caution above.

7. Manual Cleaning

1. Rinse brushes under cool water for one (1) to two (2) minutes (longer if needed) to loosen soil and remove gross debris.
2. Prepare enzymatic solution according to the detergent manufacturer IFU. Soak brushes in fresh enzymatic solution for the manufacturer contact time (minimum two (2) minutes).
3. Rinse brushes under cool water for one (1) minute.
4. Visually inspect brushes for cleanliness and removal of all soil and gross debris.
5. Repeat steps one (1) through four (4) if needed until brushes are completely free from visible soil.

8. Automated / Mechanical Cleaning

1. Rinse brushes under cool water for one (1) to two (2) minutes (longer if needed) to loosen soil and remove gross debris.
2. Prepare enzymatic solution according to the detergent manufacturer IFU. Soak brushes in fresh enzymatic solution for the manufacturer contact time (minimum two (2) minutes).
3. Place brushes into a wire basket or micro-mesh tray, then place in an automated/mechanical washer.
4. Visually inspect brushes for cleanliness and removal of all soil and gross debris.
5. Repeat steps one (1) through four (4) if needed until brushes are completely free from visible soil.

9. Sterilization

Only new and unused brushes can be sterilized. Nylon brushes may show slight discoloration from the sterilization process.

10. Covered Products

This IFU applies to all SurgiSafe Passivation and Scrub Brushes, including nylon, stainless steel, brass, combination fills, and single- or double-ended handles.

11. Contact

Questions on this IFU or survey documentation: process@surgisite.co · (770) 895-7050. Additional IFUs: SurgiSafe Instructions for Use.