Surgical Instrument Cleaning Chemistries
STERIS offers a broad range of instrument-cleaning chemistries that support every stage of reprocessing medical devices. From point-of-use treatment in the operating room to manual cleaning, pass-thru cleaning and disinfection of hand-wash-only devices, and automated washing in the sterile processing department (SPD). These products are specifically formulated for the healthcare environment to clean tough soils while being gentle on instruments with compatibility across a wide range of materials.
When cleaning medical devices, selecting the appropriate instrument-cleaning chemistry is vital to minimize potential device damage and avoid residual soil on instruments. STERIS’s full range of instrument cleaning products helps standardize workflows across device types (including heat‑sensitive and non‑submersible instruments), promoting thorough cleaning prior to sterilization or high‑level disinfection. Explore product categories below, including point‑of‑use treatment, manual and automated cleaning, pass‑thru workflows, and supporting chemistries such as descalers and lubricants.
