Name: Arthrex Shaver Handpieces Cleaning and Sterilization Tutorial
Uploaded: 2025-08-19T00:00:00Z
Duration: 4 min 58 s
Channel: Arthrex
Description: This video provides a step-by-step visual guide for properly cleaning and sterilizing Arthrex shaver handpieces.

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Arthrex Shaver Handpieces Cleaning and Sterilization Tutorial

Speaker  This video walks you through the proper cleaning and sterilization steps for Arthrex Shaver Handpieces. Let's walk through preliminary cleaning. First, remove and dispose of attachments such as shaver blades or burrs, before cleaning and sterilizing the handpiece for easy removal. Fully depress the release tab before applying force to the attachment tube to release the attachment. Next, ensure the soaker cap is securely covering the connector end of the cable. Open the suction pathway to enable maximum exposure by moving the suction valve to the plus position on the handpiece to remove the suction valve. Locate the latch on the suction valve. Slide the latch on the suction valve up with the latch up. Slide the suction valve away from the shaver housing. Removing the suction valve is only a recommendation and is not required. After removing the suction valve, remove excess soil from device, especially in areas such as joints and crevices, by cleaning the surfaces with a soft bristled brush or with a non-shedding disposable wipe for a minimum of one minute. Lastly, rinse the handpiece for at least one minute with utility water, thoroughly rinse lumens, joints, crevices, and other hard to reach areas if the facility uses automated washing. Follow the wash cycle parameters shown to properly auto wash the handpiece for markets outside the US. The cycle parameters listed can be considered as minimum values. Don't forget to attach suction fittings to rinse ports if available. These specifications, as well as detergent selection, can be found in the directions for use DFU for your reference to complete the primary cleaning manually. First, thoroughly scrub the device with a clean, soft bristled brush that is dampened with the detergent. Speaker  Solution. Arthrex recommends using neutral pH or enzymatic cleaning agents until all visible soil has been removed. Next, to clean the cannulated section of the device, feed the wire end of a soft bristled cleaning brush through the cannulation of the device, and oscillate the brush back and forth from both the front and the rear of the device. Rinse the handpiece by keeping the nose of the device pointed downward and rinse it under. Running recommended critical or utility water for a minimum of two minutes. Flush the Cannulation thoroughly with water as a reminder. Do not immerse the handpiece in water or detergent. Solution. Inspect and check devices for visible soil. Repeat cleaning if soil is visible and reinspect. Lastly, dry the handpiece after the flushing operation is complete. It is recommended that the surface is wiped with a clean, low linting cloth. Now for inspection and maintenance. Before sterilization, it is important to inspect the handpiece for any signs of wear or damage for its proper functionality. Depending on your handpiece, there are differing field replaceable parts available. Check the catalog to see which parts are applicable to your handpiece. In the event the Soaker Cap O-ring is damaged, remove the damaged O-ring and replace with a new O-ring, ensuring there are no twists and the O-ring is fully seated for a proper seal. In the event the lanyard for the soccer cap is broken or lost, remove the damaged lanyard and replace with a new lanyard. Be mindful of the size of the rings on either side, noting that the larger ring is for the connector end of the soccer cap, and the smaller ring is for the cap. Speaker  In the event both the lanyard and the soccer cap O-ring are damaged, you can order the soccer cap assembly to replace these simultaneously. In the event the suction valve O-ring is damaged. Remove the damaged O-ring and replace with a new O-ring, ensuring there are no twists and the O-ring is fully seated for a proper seal. In the event the suction valve is lost or damaged. You can order a suction valve assembly to replace the part. Make sure you hear a click sound to ensure it is assembled properly. If applicable, lubricate the suction valve O-ring using a compatible instrument lubricant. If removed. Reinsert the suction valve prior to sterilization until you hear an audible click and set the valve to the open position. As a reminder, ensure the soaker cap is still secured before cleaning and sterilization, and never immerse the cable or handpiece to cool it. Sterilization Arthrex Shaver Handpieces can be sterilized using either steam or hydrogen peroxide sterilization, following their individual listed parameters. Before the handpieces are sterilized, packaging should be completed utilizing a pouch or a wrap, which conforms to the recommended specifications for steam sterilization and or hydrogen peroxide sterilization. These specifics, as well as the entirety of the cleaning and sterilization process discussed in this video, can be found in the reference Guide or the DFU for your reference when cleaning. Arthrex. Shaver Handpieces.