Surgical Instrument Reprocessing Glossary
100 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
peracetic acid sterilization PAA
A low-temperature liquid chemical sterilization process using peracetic acid as the sterilant for heat-sensitive and moisture-compatible instruments.
cleaning validation
Scientific documentation proving that a cleaning process consistently removes soil and contaminants to acceptable levels...
manual cleaning verification
Physical inspection and testing procedures to confirm that manual cleaning of surgical instruments has achieved acceptab...