Channel Cleaning Brushes

Covered SKUs

All Channel Brushes

Shelf Life

5 Years from Manufacture

Use

Single Use Only

Standard

AAMI ST79 / ST91

1. Description

SurgiSafe Channel Cleaning Brushes are made for manual cleaning of lumened surgical instruments and suction channels. Construction is twisted stainless-steel wire, nylon bristles, and a loop or ring handle. Diameters run from 1 mm to 24 mm, with lengths to match common instrument channel profiles. Packed 50/Pack unless otherwise labeled.

2. Intended Use

For manual pre-cleaning of reusable surgical instruments — lumens, channels, and suction tubes — before disinfection and sterilization. For use in sterile processing departments, GI labs, and ambulatory surgery centers in accordance with AAMI ST79.

3. Contraindications

• Do not use on instruments whose manufacturer IFU prohibits brush-assisted cleaning.
• Do not use if bristles are bent, broken, frayed, or otherwise visibly damaged.
• Do not use if packaging is damaged, wet, or previously opened.

4. Warnings and Precautions

• Single Use Only. Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize this device.
• Reuse may result in cross-contamination, healthcare-associated infection, or device failure.
• Visually inspect each brush before use. Discard if damaged.
• Confirm brush diameter matches the instrument channel per the instrument manufacturer IFU before insertion.
• Wear appropriate PPE including gloves, eye protection, and a fluid-resistant gown during manual cleaning.
• Perform manual cleaning in a ventilated area or biological safety cabinet as required by facility policy.

5. Indications for Use

Use during the manual cleaning stage of the instrument reprocessing cycle to remove visible soil, tissue, blood, and debris from internal channels of surgical instruments, flexible endoscopes, suction cannulae, and lumened devices. Use as part of a validated reprocessing protocol in accordance with the instrument manufacturer IFU and applicable standards (AAMI ST79, AAMI ST91).

6. Storage Conditions

Store in a clean, dry environment at controlled room temperature (15°C–30°C / 59°F–86°F). Avoid excessive heat, humidity above 85% RH, direct sunlight, and chemical vapors. Keep in original packaging until point of use.

7. Shelf Life and Disposal

• Shelf life: 5 years from date of manufacture when stored as directed.
• Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on the label.
• Dispose of used brushes immediately in a puncture-resistant biohazard container in accordance with local, state, and federal medical waste rules.
• Packaging may be disposed of as standard waste unless contaminated.

8. Directions for Use

1. Confirm the brush diameter and length are appropriate for the instrument channel being cleaned. Consult the instrument manufacturer IFU if needed.
2. Don appropriate PPE: fluid-resistant gown, gloves, and eye/face protection.
3. Open the packaging in a clean environment. Inspect the brush. Discard immediately if bristles are damaged or packaging was compromised.
4. Submerge the instrument and brush in a sink or basin of enzymatic detergent prepared per the detergent manufacturer instructions.
5. Insert the brush gently into the lumen or channel. Using a back-and-forth motion, pass the brush the full length of the channel until the brush tip exits the distal end.
6. Withdraw the brush and inspect the distal end for soil. Repeat until no visible soil is present on the brush tip or in the rinse.
7. Rinse the instrument lumen thoroughly with clean water per facility protocol.
8. After use, immediately discard the brush in a biohazard container. Do not set down, reuse, or attempt to clean, disinfect, or sterilize this brush.

9. Standards Alignment

• AAMI ST79 — Steam sterilization and sterility assurance (manual cleaning).
• AAMI ST91 — Flexible and semi-rigid endoscope reprocessing.
• CDC/HICPAC — Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities.

10. Covered SKUs

This IFU applies to all SurgiSafe Channel Cleaning Brush SKUs, regardless of diameter, length, or pack. Current catalog SKUs:

11. Contact

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