Reception of a new instrument must be carried out by a qualified staff.
Unpack the instruments only after checking the delivery conformity. Before any treatment, check all instruments are in good working order.
An instrument that seems to be defective must be returned in its original packaging without any hazardous repair attempt, at the risk of a warranty cancellation.
The copper sulphate test recommended by AFNOR has no value regarding the quality validation of a Martenstic-type stainless-steel, and might only lead to fake positive results.
The boiling water test recommended by AFNOR is useless if instruments are provided from a highly qualified supplier.

If the instrument are not to be immediately put into service:
• After controlling the compliance with the purchase order,
• Achieve a full cleaning cycle specific to new instruments (see next paragraph),
• Control aspect and smooth operation.

Then it shall be stored:
• In a cool, dry and clean room,
• Out of its packaging,
• Away from any acid solution, even if in closed container,
• Away from metals of different composition, especially ferrous (i.e. old chrome plated box or instruments…),
• Protected from any overload,
• According to a classification that allows an easy identification.