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Cleaning and Sterilization
7.
Rinse the Handpiece under lukewarm running tap water (22-43°C) for 10
seconds.
8.
Dry the Handpiece with a lint-free cloth.
9.
Visually inspect the Handpiece for any residual soil. If any is still present,
repeat steps 5 through 8 until any residual soil is removed.
10.
Using the Tip Remover or revolving Tip Holder, remove the Tip from the
Handpiece:
a.
Slide the Handpiece laterally toward the Tip Remover or revolving Tip
Holder (Figure 10.1);
b.
Place thumb against the selected Tip slot to prevent laser Tip from
falling out of the Tp Holder when disconnecting it from the Handpiece;
c.
Carefully lift the Handpiece to disengage the Tip ferrule from the
Handpiece head;
d.
Use tweezers to slide the Tip out from the Tip
Holder or Tip Remover;
dispose of the used Tip in a medical waste sharps container (Fig.10.2).
11.
Gently wipe the orifice of the Handpiece head with a dry lint-free cloth,
making sure to remove any soil/debris that may have accumulated in the
crevice between the laser tip and the Handpiece.
12.
Once removed from the Handpiece, single-use Tips must be disposed of
in a biohazard medical waste sharps container; if the Tip is meant to be
reusable, rinse with distilled, or de-ionized water for 10 seconds and then
dry with a lint-free cloth. Sterilize per the procedure outlined below.
13.
Visually inspect the Tip for any residual soil; if any is present, repeat step
13 until all residual soil is removed.
STEP 2—HANDPIECE STERILIZATION PROCESS
The steam sterilization process is intended to destroy infectious
microorganisms and pathogens.
NOTE:
Always perform the procedure immediately after cleaning
and prior to use; only use FDA-cleared
or CE-marked (Europe)
sterilization accessories, i.e., sterilization pouch and autoclave
tray. The product
packaging is
NOT
suitable for steam
sterilization.
1. Prior to sterilization, remove the Rear and Tip plugs, if installed.
2. Place the Handpiece inside a single-wrap, self-sealed pouch.
Fig. 10.1
Fig. 10.2
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