NOTE The efficacy of the process (including cleaning and disinfection) depends on a number of factors which include
a) the nature (characteristics) of the device being processed;
b) the extent and nature of the soiling to be removed;
c) the temperature;
d) the mechanical energy (type, output);
e) the detergent system;
f) the nature, volume, concentration and temperature of the cleaning and disinfectant solutions and their ability to wet the surfaces to be cleaned and disinfected;
g) the duration of the various process stages;
h) the removal of suspended soiling.