A Professional Pre-Disinfectant Detergent for Instruments

Stericid INSTRUMED is a concentrated product designed for cleaning and pre-disinfecting reusable medical devices and small instruments by immersion.

In piercing and tattoo studios, certain instruments may come into contact with organic matter and require thorough treatment after use.

INSTRUMED is used during the initial reprocessing stage to:

• Facilitate the removal of soiling.

• Clean reusable instruments.

• Reduce microbial contamination.

• Prepare equipment for subsequent treatment stages.

• Help remove persistent organic residues.

• Support professional hygiene protocols.

It is particularly suitable for treating certain reusable instruments and accessories compatible with immersion.

Pre-disinfection does not replace sterilisation for instruments that require it.

A Suitable Solution for Piercing Studios

Piercing studios use various reusable instruments that require appropriate cleaning after each procedure.

INSTRUMED can be incorporated into the reprocessing protocols for compatible instruments, including:

• Reusable piercing forceps.

• Professional scissors.

• Compatible metal instruments.

• Certain reusable technical accessories.

• Small equipment requiring immersion cleaning.

• Instruments that will subsequently undergo disinfection or sterilisation.

Its detergent action helps remove residues from instruments after use.

It therefore helps prepare equipment for the next stages of the hygiene protocol.

Reusable instruments that penetrate the skin or come into contact with sterile tissue must undergo a reprocessing procedure appropriate to their risk level, including sterilisation when required.

A Practical Solution for Tattoo Studios

In tattoo studios, cleaning reusable equipment is an essential part of daily operations.

INSTRUMED Pre-Disinfectant Detergent can be used to treat certain instruments and accessories compatible with immersion.

It can be used for:

• Cleaning small reusable equipment.

• Pre-disinfecting compatible instruments.

• Treating certain metal accessories.

• Preparing instruments for further reprocessing.

• Maintaining equipment requiring thorough cleaning.

Its use helps establish a structured cleaning stage within the studio's hygiene procedures.

A Concentrated Formula Diluted to 0.5%

INSTRUMED is supplied as a concentrated solution.

For standard use, the manufacturer recommends a 0.5% dilution, corresponding to:

• 5 ml of concentrate per 1 litre of water.

• 10 ml of concentrate per 2 litres of water.

• 25 ml of concentrate per 5 litres of water.

• 50 ml of concentrate per 10 litres of water.

This concentration allows professionals to prepare the required quantity of solution according to the volume of the cleaning bath.

The dilution must be measured accurately to ensure the performance specified by the manufacturer.

The concentration and contact time may vary depending on the antimicrobial activity required.

A Standard Contact Time of 15 Minutes

At the standard 0.5% dilution, the manufacturer recommends a 15-minute contact time for routine cleaning and pre-disinfection.

This contact time allows the solution to act on fully immersed instruments.

For effective use, professionals should:

• Respect the recommended concentration.

• Fully immerse the instruments.

• Ensure that all surfaces are in contact with the solution.

• Respect the specified contact time.

• Brush the instruments when necessary.

• Rinse thoroughly after treatment.

Certain specific antimicrobial activities require different concentrations or contact times.

A Neutral pH Formula

INSTRUMED has a pH of 7 when diluted to 0.5%.

This characteristic makes it suitable for use on many instruments compatible with neutral detergent solutions.

It is particularly useful for:

• Regular treatment of small equipment.

• Cleaning compatible metal instruments.

• Maintaining reusable forceps and scissors.

• Protocols requiring a neutral-pH product.

• Instruments whose manufacturers authorise this type of treatment.

However, a neutral pH does not guarantee compatibility with every material.

The instrument manufacturer's recommendations must always be checked before use.

An Alcohol-Free and Fragrance-Free Formula

INSTRUMED has an alcohol-free and fragrance-free formula.

It contains non-ionic surfactants, sequestering agents and a quaternary ammonium compound.

This composition combines:

• Detergent action.

• Antimicrobial properties.

• Suitability for immersion cleaning.

• Application to many compatible instruments.

• A formulation designed for professional protocols.

The absence of added fragrance is also useful for establishments looking for cleaning products without added perfume.

Detergent Action Against Soiling

Instrument cleaning is an essential stage of reprocessing.

After use, some devices may contain organic residues or other types of soiling.

INSTRUMED helps remove these deposits through its detergent action.

It contributes to:

• Loosening dirt and residues.

• Facilitating surface cleaning.

• Supporting the removal of organic matter.

• Preparing instruments for rinsing.

• Optimising subsequent reprocessing stages.

When necessary, soaking should be supplemented with appropriate brushing or cleaning of internal channels.

Documented Effectiveness Against Biofilms

The manufacturer reports effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms.

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are surrounded by a protective matrix.

They can make the cleaning of certain types of equipment more difficult.

This property is relevant to professional instrument reprocessing procedures.

However, it does not eliminate the need for appropriate mechanical cleaning when required.

Documented Antimicrobial Properties

INSTRUMED has antimicrobial properties evaluated according to several European standards.

The manufacturer reports the following activities:

• Bactericidal.

• Yeasticidal.

• Tuberculocidal, at specific concentrations and contact times.

• Virucidal against tested viruses, under validated conditions of use.

The standards mentioned in the technical documentation include:

Bactericidal activity:

• EN 1276.

• EN 13727.

• EN 13697.

• EN 14561.

Yeasticidal activity:

• EN 1650.

• EN 13624.

• EN 13697.

• EN 14562.

Tuberculocidal activity:

• EN 14348.

• EN 14563.

Virucidal activity:

• EN 14476, depending on the viruses tested.

• EN 17111, against Vaccinia virus.

The exact performance depends on the concentration, contact time and testing conditions.

Antimicrobial properties must always be interpreted according to the manufacturer's technical documentation.

Suitable for Use in an Ultrasonic Cleaning Bath

INSTRUMED can be used in an ultrasonic cleaning bath, provided that both the equipment manufacturer and the instrument manufacturer authorise this application.

Ultrasonic cleaning produces cavitation, which helps loosen certain deposits from immersed surfaces.

This method can be particularly useful for:

• Instruments with hard-to-reach areas.

• Accessories featuring grooves or textured surfaces.

• Compatible metal instruments.

• Small equipment requiring thorough cleaning.

• Devices approved for ultrasonic treatment.

The product must be diluted according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Ultrasonic cleaning does not replace the disinfection or sterilisation stages required for the instruments concerned.

Suitable for Manual Soaking

INSTRUMED can also be used in a suitable soaking container.

This method allows instruments to be immersed in a solution prepared at the appropriate concentration.

It is particularly suitable for professionals who want to establish a straightforward pre-disinfection procedure.

Soaking should be accompanied by the following good practices:

• Preparing a correctly diluted solution.

• Fully immersing the instruments.

• Respecting the contact time.

• Brushing when necessary.

• Rinsing thoroughly.

• Renewing the solution according to the manufacturer's instructions.

A Formula Suitable for Compatible Stainless Steel Instruments

The manufacturer indicates that the alcohol-free, neutral-pH formula may be suitable for instruments made from certain sensitive materials, including steel and stainless steel.

This characteristic is particularly useful for studios using reusable metal equipment.

It allows INSTRUMED to be incorporated into the maintenance protocols of many compatible instruments.

However, certain surface treatments, alloys or specific materials may require additional precautions.

Always check product compatibility with the instruments being treated.

Preparation for Subsequent Reprocessing Stages

Pre-disinfection is an initial stage in the treatment of many reusable instruments.

It takes place before the additional procedures required by the applicable protocol.

Depending on the nature and intended use of the instruments, these stages may include:

• Additional mechanical cleaning.

• Rinsing.

• Drying.

• Equipment inspection.

• Packaging.

• Additional disinfection when necessary.

• Sterilisation when required.

INSTRUMED must not be considered a substitute for all these stages.

A Practical 1-Litre Dosing Bottle

INSTRUMED is supplied in a 1 L dosing bottle, making it easy to prepare soaking solutions.

This packaging offers several advantages:

• Convenient dosing: Facilitates the preparation of cleaning baths.

• Concentrated solution: Allows several volumes of solution to be prepared.

• Professional format: Suitable for regular use.

• Easy storage: Compact bottle.

• Economical use: Only a small quantity of concentrate is required at the standard dilution.

As an indication, 1 litre of concentrate can prepare up to 200 litres of solution at 0.5%, based on a dosage of 5 ml of concentrate per litre of water.

This theoretical quantity does not account for any losses during preparation.

Made in France

INSTRUMED is part of the Stericid range by Steridis and is manufactured in France.

It is intended for professional use and can be incorporated into procedures for treating compatible instruments and medical devices.

The manufacturer also states that the bottle and cap are recyclable, subject to applicable recycling instructions and the contamination status of the packaging.

Directions for Use

Preparing a 0.5% solution:

1. Carefully read the product label and safety data sheet.

2. Check that the instruments are compatible with the product.

3. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

4. Prepare a clean, suitable soaking container.

5. Add the required quantity of water.

6. Measure the appropriate quantity of INSTRUMED concentrate.

7. Add 5 ml of concentrate per 1 litre of water.

8. For a 5-litre bath, add 25 ml of concentrate.

9. Mix the solution thoroughly.

Treating instruments:

10. Place the soiled instruments into the prepared bath.

11. Fully immerse the instruments.

12. Ensure that all surfaces requiring treatment are in contact with the solution.

13. Respect the standard contact time of 15 minutes at 0.5%, depending on the antimicrobial activity required.

14. Brush the instruments when necessary, using appropriate equipment.

15. Clean internal channels when necessary and authorised.

16. Carefully remove the instruments.

17. Rinse thoroughly to remove product residues and loosened soiling.

18. Continue the reprocessing procedure applicable to the instruments.

19. Renew the cleaning bath according to the manufacturer's instructions.

20. Dispose of the used solution according to applicable requirements.

Tuberculocidal activity requires specific concentrations and contact times. Refer to the manufacturer's technical documentation.