MetriLube Instrument Lubricant

MetriLube is a surgical instrument lubricant formulated to protect hinges, box locks, and moving parts from stiffness, spotting, and corrosion during the reprocessing cycle. In a busy sterile processing department, instruments that bind or seize don't just slow down turnover — they wear out faster and can compromise a procedure. A proper instrument milk applied after cleaning and before sterilization keeps forceps, scissors, and clamps moving freely for their full service life.

The most common question buyers ask is whether an instrument lubricant is safe to run through the autoclave — and MetriLube is designed to be steam-permeable, so it conditions metal without leaving a barrier that would block sterilant from reaching the surfaces beneath. That distinction matters: petroleum-based products can trap moisture and interfere with sterilization, while an antimicrobial, water-soluble lubricant like this one protects without defeating the purpose of the cycle.

MetriLube is typically used as a dip or spray after ultrasonic or automated washing, coating instruments before they're packaged and processed. It's a standard part of instrument care alongside enzymatic detergents and cleaning solutions, and facilities value it for reducing the squad of instruments pulled from service each year for stiffness and pitting.

Honest Medical supplies MetriLube for hospitals, surgery centers, dental practices, and veterinary clinics that need dependable instrument maintenance. To round out your reprocessing workflow, explore our full range of Instrument Care products and Disinfectants.