Abstract: A kit for mechanically cleaning and/or disinfecting medical and/or surgical instruments and/or devices, the kit containing a first component containing at least 15 wt. % alkanolamine and at least 10 wt. % complexing agent, and a second component containing at least one enzyme; and a method of cleaning such instruments and devices using the components of the kit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for mechanically cleaning and/or disinfecting medical and/or surgical instruments and/or devices, said kit containing a first component, which contains at least 15 wt.% alkcanolamine and at least 10 wt.% complexing agent, and a second component containing at least one enzyme. Said kit enables surgical and medical instruments to be cleaned and disinfected in an effective manner with very low quantities.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent that contains surfactants and has a pH value of at least 11 when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use. Said cleaning agent is used to destabilize prions during mechanical and manual cleaning and/or disinfection of medical and/or surgical instruments and appliances. It has been recognized that this combination enables a reliable destabilization of prions during the mechanical reconditioning of surgical instruments.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent that contains surfactants and has a pH value of at least 11 when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use. Said cleaning agent is used to destabilize prions during mechanical and manual cleaning and/or disinfection of medical and/or surgical instruments and appliances. It has been recognized that this combination enables a reliable destabilization of prions during the mechanical reconditioning of surgical instruments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cleaning composition concentrate in particular for the mechanical cleaning of medical and/or surgical instruments and/or apparatuses and to a process for carrying out this cleaning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleanser concentrate having the following composition: 0.5-8.0% by weight of at least one C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 -alkyl sulphate salt, 4.0-15.0% by weight of at least one formulation aid, 4.0-10% by weight of at least one alkanolamine, and at least one commercially conventional proteolytic enzyme in an amount of 0.005-0.1 Anson and, if appropriate, conventional acids or bases for pH adjustment, conventional complexing agents and conventional preservatives, remainder, to 100% by weight, water. A process for cleaning surgical instruments has the following steps: applying a 0.5-100% strength aqueous solution of a cleanser concentrate according to one of claims 1-6 which has a pH of 8-9, allowing the solution to act at a temperature of room temperature to 55.degree. C. for a period of 2 s-20 min, rinsing, thermal disinfection, if appropriate.