| abstract |
The invention relates to a method for cleaning a contaminated medical instrument including the step of immersing the instrument in a solution containing an enzyme based cleaning composition including a 'hospital grade disinfectant'. Compositions useful for cleaning contaminated medical instruments in accordance with the method include an enzyme, a quat biocide and an 'activity protector', which may be for example, enzyme stabilizers, enzyme stabilizing systems, micelle formation modifiers and inhibitors, and combinations thereof. |