Premixslip Surgical Instrument Lubricant

Premixslip

Premixslip is the only clinically tested premixed instrument lubricant and rust inhibitor that is both steam penetrable and steam sterilisable. Specially formulated for surgical instruments, Premixslip is a non-oily, non-sticky, non-toxic, and silicone-free solution designed to protect and extend the life of your instruments.

Key Benefits of Premixslip:

• Prevents rusting, staining, and spotting on surgical instruments.
• Reduces tightness and sticking, especially in instruments with box joints.
• Minimises repair and replacement costs by maintaining instrument integrity.
• Convenient dropper application for precise use on small instruments and box joints.

Regular use of Premixslip ensures smooth operation and longevity of surgical tools, making it an essential part of any healthcare facility’s maintenance routine.

Water Soluble v’s Oil Based
The addition of oil-based compounds to the cleaning process is wrong in
principle. They deliberately cause contamination over the entire cleaned
surface. If they are to be used the water-soluble type should be used.
Mineral oils have poor biocompatibility and may inhibit the penetration of steam or sterile gases on terminally sterilized product. Lubrication should only be applied to those areas where it is required during the inspection/packing process after thorough cleaning of the instrument.

Health Technical Memorandum 01-01: Management and
decontamination of surgical instruments (medical devices)
used in acute care

Part D: Washer-disinfectors: Lubricant Specification Reference: Page 13
Lubricants

1.152 The addition of oil-based compounds to the cleaning process is wrong
in principle, as they cause contamination over the entire cleaned surface.
Only the water-soluble type should be used. Mineral oils have poor
biocompatibility and can inhibit the penetration of steam or sterilant gases
on terminally sterilized product.

1.153 Lubrication should only be applied to those areas where it is required
during the inspection/packing process after thorough cleaning of the
instrument