Presoaking

   
Presoak Enzymatic Detergent Instrument Cleaner

Presoaking is executed immediately following a surgical procedure as the first step of instrument cleaning.  Typically enzymatic detergents are used to break down organic material and presoaking makes later processing easier by helping to prevent blood and other matter from drying on instruments.  There are many varieties of pre-soak solutions which are safe for cleaning fiber-optic instruments like endoscopes and cystoscopes.

Presoak detergents come in 2 main varieties: dual-enzymatic & single-enzymatic.  Dual-enzymatic detergents have a dual-enzyme formula that breaks down protein deposits, starch, and carbohydrates that accumulate on the instruments.  Single-enzymatic detergents have a single-enzyme formula that cleans proteins.  Detergents are available via liquid or dry tablets.

 

 

The following brands are widely used today:

Brand

Item No.

Description

Medline

MDS88000B9

Dual-Enzymatic Detergent, 1-Gallon Bottle

Medline

MDS8800B95

Dual-Enzymatic Detergent, 5-Gallon Drum

Medline

MDS8800B15

Dual-Enzymatic Detergent, 15-Gallon Drum

Medline

MDS88000B91

Single-Enzymatic Detergent, 1-Gallon Bottle

Medline

MDS88B9105

Single-Enzymatic Detergent, 5-Gallon Drum

Medline

MDS88B9115

Single-Enzymatic Detergent, 15-Gallon Drum

Medline

MDS8800BI01

BIO-ZOLVE Presoak Spray, 32-oz Bottle

Medline

MDS88B9T24

Enzymatic Tablets, Box of 52 Tablets

Johnson & Johnson

2252

ENZOL Enzymatic Detergent, 1-Gallon

Johnson & Johnson

2254

ENZOL Enzymatic Detergent, 1-Quart

Johnson & Johnson

2257

ENZOL Enzymatic Detergent, 15-Gallon


 
 
 
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