Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the purpose of the Wash Monitors

  Used routinely, the wash monitors provide independent verification that the cleaning process is consistently providing the desired cleaning result.

• What are wash monitors used for?

  Wash monitors/indicators are used both to verify the result of the pre-cleaning. For instance using an ultrasonic cleaner indicator, but also to assure the main cleaning and disinfection process performed in a washer-disinfector was satisfactory.

• When are protein tests used?

  A Protein test could preferably be used at the inspection of instruments to further detect protein residues on single cleaned and disinfected instruments – which would not be visible to the naked eye, for instance inside lumen instruments and endoscopes. 

• How fast are the protein tests?

  With an instant protein reaction, these tests are quick and easy to use and can detect residual protein down to 1 microgram in less than 10 seconds.

• When are Synthetic Tests used?

  Synthetic Test soil can be used in order to simulate a ”real situation” when undergoing a validation or type testing a washer-disinfector or ultrasonic product.

Further Information about the Getinge Assured Wash Range

Effective cleaning is the first important step in sterile processing. The best way to verify cleanliness is a reliable testing protocol that includes test soil, wash monitoring, and residual protein testing.

Used routinely in washer-disinfectors or ultrasonic baths, the Getinge Assured Wash Monitors provide independent verification that the cleaning process is consistently providing the desired result.

As a final assurance of cleanliness, Getinge offer a full range of residual protein tests for surfaces and instruments – including hollow lumens and endoscopes. With an instant protein reaction, these tests are quick and easy to use and can detect residual protein down to 1 microgram in less than 10 seconds.