Table 2.

Workflow of reprocessing in the washer/disinfector and further processing

Step	Parameters
Flushing	25°C, 2 min, RO (reverse osmosis) water
Basic cleaning and disinfection	(NaOH) pH 11, RO water, 50°C/5 min
Rinsing	RO water 25°C/1 min
Acidic cleaning to remove mineral stains of calcium carbonate	phosphoric acid, pH 2, RO water, 50°C/5 min
Final rinsing	RO water 25°C/1 min
Thermic disinfection	95°C/10 min, RO water
Check for membrane integrity	resistance time over 1 min
Drying with sterile air	115°C
Packing and documentation	sterile boxes