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NEW ALGEOS INSTRUMENTS Stain/Spot Colour Possible Causes Solutions Brown/Orange Bio-burden (tissue, blood, etc.) left on nipper. Detergent pH is too high (>8). Soap/detergent residue on drapes/towels used in wrapping. Use an eraser/buffer to rub off the stain. Choose a cleaning solution with a neutral pH. Review laundry protocol to improve soap-free rinse. Rust Mixing instruments made of different metals in the same cleaning or sterilising cycle. Tap water has high mineral content. Separate instruments by metal type for cleaning and sterilisation. Use distilled water and thoroughly dry nippers after rinsing. Black/Brown, with Pitting Cold soaking of nippers. Detergent pH is too low (<6). Eliminate cold soaking and potential exposure to chemicals during that process. Choose a cleaning solution with a neutral pH. Blue/Black Mixing instruments made of different metals in the same cleaning or sterilising cycle Separate instruments by metal type for cleaning and sterilisation. Blue/Grey Improper cold sterilisation. Chemical or mineral residue. Check solution instructions and follow recommended temperature and soak times. Use distilled water and thoroughly dry nippers after rinsing. Spotting Slow or improper drying of nippers. Mineral residue. Review autoclave manufacturer's instructions. Use distilled water and thoroughly dry nippers after rinsing. Multi/Rainbow Colour Excessive heat during sterilising cycle. Review autoclave instructions. The following chart can help you identify and prevent or remove many of the stains that typically show up on instruments during the cleaning process. Our newly devised range of Algeos Instruments includes everything from diabetic nippers, petite and patient-held nippers, to blacks files, casting scissors, and dressing scissors. All re-usable instruments have been forged from German Stainless Steel, have been beautifully finished, and competitively priced for the market. Navigation Symbols Instrument Care Autoclavable German Stainless Steel Safety Lock Perfect for Retail Contents GSS 2 3 10 12 15 17 18 14 19 20 21 Diabetic Nippers: Reusable Scissors: Reusable Forceps: Blacks Files: Probes & Splitter: Foot & Nail Dressers: Rasp: Casting Scissors& Applicator: Foot Files: Autoclave & Ordering Information: Patient-held Nippers: Petite Nippers: Fine Pointed Nippers: General Purpose Nippers: Cuticle, Splitter & Replacement spring: Starter Kit: - - - 14 16 8 6 9 Price $ A 4 5 6 4 - 11