Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
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7.2
Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning is intended to remove all the visible soiling (e.g. organic and inorganic) from the
surface of the device and accessories so that the subsequent disinfection process can be
efficient.
N°
Cleaning steps
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator (and clamp, if used), Propex IQ
®
Measurement Cable and X-
Smart IQ
®
Measurement Cable
A
Switch off
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator, then remove and discard the single-use
Propex IQ
®
Disposable Barrier Sleeve (sleeves if the
Propex IQ
®
clamp is used).
Pay attention that no liquid enters the device connecting port, e.g. by keeping the cable
plugged-in.
B
Clean the devices by using a single-use wipe or soft cloth soaked in cleaning fluid
containing Alcohol Quaternary Ammonium active ingredients (e.g. CaviWipes™ or
CaviCide™).
C
For the
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator, clean the grooves and device screws by using a
clean brush with soft bristle (e.g. nylon) slightly soaked in cleaning solution containing
Alcohol Quaternary Ammonium active ingredients (e.g. CaviWipes™ or CaviCides™).
D
Continue steps
until no debris appear on the wipe / brush. Replace the wipe
and clean the brush as necessary.
Propex IQ
®
File Clip and Lip Clip
Pre-treatment of the file clip and lip clip – for personal protection
E
After use, place the file clip and lip clip directly into a dish filled with a suitable cleaning
and disinfection solution (Cidezyme, Johnson & Johnson Medical, 0.8% for at least
1 minute, maximum 2 hours) for cleaning, pre-disinfection and interim storage. Make
sure that the devices are fully immersed.
