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4. Using your HYDR
IM
4.1 Instrument reprocessing recommendations
The HYDR
IM
C61wd G4 is designed to clean, or clean and thermally disinfect,
(depending on the cycle chosen) general dental and medical instruments. The disinfection
level (A
0
=3000 and higher) is intended to reduce the number of viable microorganisms on
a product to a level appropriate for its intended further handling or use depending on
requirements specified by regional or national authorities. Regulatory authorities may specify
more stringent requirements within the territories for which they are responsible.
For non-invasive medical devices, SciCan recommends terminal sterilization after
processing in the HYDR
IM
according to regional guidelines.
For invasive medical devices, such as dental handpieces, terminal sterilization
must be performed after processing in the HYDR
IM
C61wd G4.
Note: Prior to placing instruments in the HYDR
IM
and using the optional
handpiece adaptor, consult the instrument manufacturer’s reprocessing
instructions for suitabability and cleaning in a thermal-disinfector. If in doubt,
seek the advice of the instrument manufacturer.
Examples of medical and dental instruments suitable for cleaning and disinfecting in the HYDR
IM
include:
• Stainless steel scalers, spatulas and hemostats.
• Stainless steel retractors, needle holders, skin hooks, tissue forceps, scissors, curettes,
and other stainless steel instruments free of deep cavities.
For best results, instruments processed in the HYDR
IM
should have the following properties:
• Heat resistance to a temperature of up to 95°C.
• Corrosion resistance in the presence of heat.
Microkeratomes, phaco tubing, fiberoptics and electrical equipment should not be
processed in the HYDR
IM
.
Nickel-plated instruments, or instruments containing aluminum or colour anodized aluminum
as well as single use instruments are not suited for processing in the HYDR
IM
.
HIP™ Ultra (HYDR
IM
cleaning solution with Instrument Protection) has been carefully
formulated to provide outstanding material compatibility with a wide range of metals and
coatings. However, some manufacturers’ instruments may not be compatible.
Some instrument manufacturers make their instruments with special coatings, which may
not be suitable for use in an automatic instrument washer-disinfector. Please consult the
instrument manufacturer for their recommended cleaning procedures of these instruments.
In general, it is not recommended to process carbon steel and chrome-plated instruments
in the HYDR
IM
C61wd G4.
When processing small or light objects in the HYDR
IM
C61wd G4, use the basket with lid.
Do not put dental burrs in the HYDR
IM
C61wd G4.
