The Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) plays a vital role in ensuring that all surgical instruments are properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before reuse. Cleaning is the most critical step in this process, and cleaning brushes are essential tools used to remove blood, tissue, and other contaminants from instruments.
Because surgical instruments vary in size, shape, and complexity, sorting of cleaning brushes is necessary to ensure the correct brush is used for each instrument. Proper sorting improves cleaning efficiency, prevents damage to instruments, and helps maintain infection control standards.