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6.2 STEAM STERILIZATION OF HANDPIECE COVER AND TIPS
The steam sterilization process is intended to destroy infectious microorganisms and pathogens.
NOTE: Always perform the procedure immediately after cleaning and prior to use and only use FDA-
cleared (USA) or CE-marked (Europe) sterilization accessories, i.e., sterilization pouch and autoclave
tray.
1
Place the handpiece cover and/or tips inside separate single-wrap, self-sealed sterilization
pouch(es).
2
Place the pouch(es) on an autoclave tray. Do not stack other instruments on top of the pouches.
3
Place the tray into the autoclave chamber and set appropriate cycle as recommended below:
Type of Sterilizer
Temperature
Min Time
Drying Time
Gravity Displacement
121°C ( 250°F)
20 minutes
0 minutes
132°C (270°F)
15 minutes
15-30 minutes
Dynamic-Air-Removal
(Pre-Vacuum)
132°C (270°F)
4 minutes
20-30 minutes
134°C (EU only)
4
When cycle is complete, the handpiece cover and tips must remain in the sterilization pouches until
used to maintain sterility.
5
To assemble the components when ready to use, slide the cover over the handpiece main body and
push it toward the window until you it ‘clicks’ into position. Install the tip and connect the battery as
detailed in Section 3 of this User Manual.
Figure 6–1: Disassembly for Disinfection, Cleaning, and Sterilization
