Syringe Sterilization and Disinfecting Guide
| Product | Ethylene Oxide | Autoclave | Chemical1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemented Needle (N) Special Cemented Needle (SN) |
Yes | No | Yes, no bleach |
| Luer Tip Cemented Needle (LTN) Luer Tip Special Cemented Needle (LTSN) |
Yes | No | Yes, no bleach |
| Luer Tip (LT) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Needle, (RN) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Knurled Hub (KH) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed Needle (FN) | Yes | No | Yes, no bleach |
| PTFE Luer Lock (TLL) | Yes | Yes, except 25 mL and larger | Yes |
| Bubble Free Prime (BFP) | Yes | No | Yes |
| SampleLock (SL) | Yes | No | Yes, no bleach |
| ChemSeal (C) ChemSeal with Stop (CX) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Analyzer (CA) | Yes | No | Yes, no bleach |
| Diluter (D) Diluter with Stop (DX) |
Yes | Yes, except 25 mL and larger | Yes |
| AccuDil (AD) Diluter AccuDil (DAD) |
Yes | No | Yes |
| Constant Rate (CR) | Yes | No | Yes, no bleach |
| Removable Needles (RN) (18-26s gauge) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Needles (RN) (27-34 gauge) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Metal Hub Needles (N) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kel-F Hub Needles (KF) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PTFE Tubing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kel-F Fittings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notes:
- For syringes that can be autoclaved, they need to be disassembled prior to autoclaving.
- 1Recommended disinfecting chemicals are Microcide SQ ® (p/n 3995-01), 10% bleach, acetone or ethanol.