Glossary entry

Dutch term or phrase:

blokkeerpallen

English translation:

ratchets; ratchet locks

Added to glossary by Ruth Tanner
Jul 10, 2018 00:24
5 yrs ago
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Dutch term

blokkeerpallen

Dutch to English Tech/Engineering Medical: Instruments lubrication for medical and surgical instruments
This is part of a description of a lubricating oil that is applied prior to sterilisation of the instruments:

"Voor sloten van dozen, blokkeerpallen, scharnieren enz."

Thanks for any assistance!
Proposed translations (English)
3 ratchets; ratchet locks

Discussion

Michael Beijer Jul 10, 2018:
I suppose a "blokkeerpal" is therefore the ratchet of a needle holder (see my ref.) However, since I don't really do medical, I can't tell you exactly what this is.

Proposed translations

15 hrs
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ratchets; ratchet locks

(...) sloten van dozen, blokkeerpallen, scharnieren enz.
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(...) box locks, ratchets, hinges, etc.

See, for instance, the link I already provided in my reference comment:

In the first sink, keeping the instrument totally immersed, with an appropriately-sized autoclavable soft nylon brush, apply validated cleaning solution to all surfaces until all soil has been removed. Pay particular attention to serrations, teeth, ratchets, box locks and hinges, always brushing away from the body and avoiding splashing.

After cleaning, visually inspect all surfaces, ratchets, box locks, holes, channels and lumens for complete removal of soil and fluids. If ANY soil or fluid is still visible, return the instrument for repeat decontamination.

Visually inspect and check: all instruments for damage and wear; cutting edges are free of nicks and present a continuous edge; jaws and teeth align correctly; all articulated instruments have a smooth movement without excess play; locking mechanisms (such as ratchets) fasten securely and close easily; long, slender instruments are not distorted; any component parts fit and assemble correctly with mating components.

Close instruments with a ratchet lock in the first ratchet position before sterilization to avoid temperature-induced stress cracks in the box locks.
http://www.bossinst.com/IFU/bossifuall_d.pdf

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Note added at 15 hrs (2018-07-10 15:35:59 GMT)
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PS. Met dank aan Michael!

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Note added at 15 hrs (2018-07-10 15:44:40 GMT)
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ratchet
a steplocking device on surgical instruments. As the handles are closed the jaws are also closed and the ratchet holds them in a locked position. The ratchet consists of a notched bar on each handle, the notches facing and overriding when the handles are closed.
https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/ratchet

Tenaculumgrijptang, met of zonder blokkeerpal, ø 10 mm, 350 mm werklengte
http://www.aequitas-medical.be/nl/wisap

Tenaculum forceps, with or without ratchet, ø 10 mm, 350 mm working length
http://www.aequitas-medical.be/en/wisap
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Reference comments

10 hrs
Reference:

refs

Pinkhof Medisch Engels, has:

"Part 6 Clinical Terms >> Unit 138 Endoscopic Suturing >> 14 needle holder >>

needle holder

forceps with serrated jaws used in suturing for holding and passing the needle through the tissue

The needle holder releases the shaft of the needle and regrasps the needle tip.

Use:

• spoon / ski needle
• needle exit point
• automatic / hinged jaw needle holder
• sliding sheath / built-in / ratchet-action needle holder
• jaw of the needle holder

naaldvoerder met blokkeerpal = ratchet-action needle holder"
Note from asker:
Thank you, Michael!
Peer comments on this reference comment:

agree Kitty Brussaard : Indeed, 'ratchet' or 'ratchet lock' seem to be the right terms here (see also my reference comment below). / OK, consider it done :-)
2 hrs
Thanks Kitty! Feel free to enter them, as I am not confident enough, plus have no time to do any further research.
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12 hrs
Reference:

Ref

In the first sink, keeping the instrument totally immersed, with an appropriately-sized autoclavable soft nylon brush, apply validated cleaning solution to all surfaces until all soil has been removed. Pay particular attention to serrations, teeth, ratchets, box locks and hinges, always brushing away from the body and avoiding splashing.

After cleaning, visually inspect all surfaces, ratchets, box locks, holes, channels and lumens for complete removal of soil and fluids. If ANY soil or fluid is still visible, return the instrument for repeat decontamination.

Visually inspect and check: all instruments for damage and wear; cutting edges are free of nicks and present a continuous edge; jaws and teeth align correctly; all articulated instruments have a smooth movement without excess play; locking mechanisms (such as ratchets) fasten securely and close easily; long, slender instruments are not distorted; any component parts fit and assemble correctly with mating components.

Close instruments with a ratchet lock in the first ratchet position before sterilization to avoid temperature-induced stress cracks in the box locks.
http://www.bossinst.com/IFU/bossifuall_d.pdf
Note from asker:
Thanks, Kitty!
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