Medical Device Cleaning Application – Oil and Fingerprints

Q. What product does Alconox recommend for removing oils and fingerprints from medical device surfaces prior to critical bonding operations?

A. Cleaning of this kind can be accomplished by using a warm (50 deg) 1% solution of Liquinox in an ultrasonic bath followed by a purified water rinse. Detailed information about medical device cleaning be found in The Aqueous Cleaning Handbook 4th Edition. This 182 page book is a guide to critical cleaning procedures, techniques, and validation. Copies of The Aqueous Cleaning Handbook 4th Edition can be obtained by visiting the Alconox website HERE.

To test an Alconox, Inc. detergent for free, please complete the questionnaire at Get a Sample. For additional technical information on cleaning validation, please Download our Medical Device Whitepaper and Guidebook. And if you have a question for our experts about critical cleaning, please visit Ask Alconox.