.03 Cleansing Procedures.

Prior to sterilization as required in Regulation .03 of this chapter, tweezers and needle caps shall be:

A. Mechanically precleaned as follows:

(1) Cleansed with a clean cotton ball or swab moistened with a low-residue detergent and cool water;

(2) Accumulated in a holding container by submersion in a low-residue detergent and cool water; and

(3) Then, thoroughly rinsed with warm water and drained;

B. Then, cleaned by soaking in a protein-dissolving detergent enzyme cleaner or in an ultrasound cleaning unit according to manufacturer's instructions; and

C. Rinsed and dried.