Serim Support Material
PINNACLE Monitor for Automated Enzymatic Cleaning Process (AEC) Instructions for Use
PINNACLE AEC Testing Log
PINNACLE AEC - Checklist for diagnosing "Fail" Test Results
Suggested Procedure for Monitoring the Cleaning Function of Automated Washer-Disinfectors or Ultrasonic Cleaners
PINNACLE Monitor for Manual Enzymatic Cleaning Process (MEC) Instructions for Use
PINNACLE MEC Testing Log
Training
PINNACLE Test Training & Competency Test
Automated Enzymatic Cleaning Process - Instructions for Use Presentation
Manual Enzymatic Cleaning Process - In-Service
References
AAMI TIR30: 2011 - A compendium of processes, materials, test methods, and acceptance criteria for cleaning reusable medical devices
AAMI ST79 - Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities
AAMI / FDA 2011 Reprocessing Summit - A Clean Start: Priority Issues from the AAMI/FDA Medical Device Reprocessing Summit, October 11th – 12th 2011
CDC Guideline - Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, 2008 - This guideline discusses use of products by healthcare personnel in healthcare settings such as hospitals, ambulatory care and home care
ASTM E2314 Standard - This test method describes a procedure for testing the efficacy of a cleaning process for reusable medical instruments artificially contaminated with mixtures of microorganisms and simulated soil and is written principally for large medical instruments or instruments with internal channels or recesses (for example, flexible endoscopes) but may be used for any reusable medical instruments
Dr. Michelle Alfa Workshop - How Clean is “Clean Enough” when Reprocessing Surgical Instruments? A powerpoint presentation presented by Dr. Michelle Alfa, Medical Director, Clinical Microbiology, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Important Considerations: Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Ambulatory Setting