10
Instructions for Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilizing
SmartLite
®
Focus
®
Light Shield
Warnings
• These instructions are for use ONLY for the light shield. The
handpiece and charging base should be disinfected according
to the procedures in the “Instructions for Cleaning and Disinfect-
ing SmartLite
®
Focus
®
Light Handpiece, Charging Base” section
above.
• The SmartLite
®
Focus
®
Shield should be removed and cleaned /
disinfected / sterilized as outlined below. The SmartLite
®
Focus
®
Light handpiece and charging base are not sterilizable by auto-
clave.
• Steam autoclaving sterilization is appropriate for the light shield.
• Do not allow the device to exceed 137 °C/ 279 °F.
Limitations on
reprocessing
• Repeated reprocessing has minimum effect on these instru-
ments. End of life is normally determined by wear and damage
due to use.
• Device can be reprocessed for up to 60 times.
• Cold liquid immersion disinfection / sterilization, chemical vapor
sterilization, and dry heat sterilization methods have not been
tested or validated for efficacy and are not recommended for use.
Point of use
• Remove protective barrier and discard according to local regu-
lations.
• Remove excess soil with disposable cloth / paper wipe in combi-
nation with a pH-neutral, phosphate-free cleaning solution (e.g.,
Dr. Schumacher Instru Plus [3%]).
• Remove SmartLite
®
Focus
®
light shield. Reprocess as outlined
below. Reprocess handpiece and charging base as outlined
in the “Instructions for Cleaning and Disinfecting SmartLite
®
Focus
®
Light Handpiece, Charging Base” section above.
• It is recommended that the device be reprocessed as soon as is
reasonably practical following use.
• Start reprocessing within 1 hour after use.
Containment
/
Transportation
No particular requirements. Handle with care.
Cleaning and
Disinfection:
Automated
Thermal disinfector: Manufacturer’s specification according to
DIN EN ISO 15883. Cleaning program (A0 value > 600 or, at least
1 min at 90 °C / 194 °F) as indicated by the manufacturer in the
operating instructions.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendation for use of detergent and
neutralizer, observing concentrations and contact times.
Cleaning:
Manual
As an alternative to automated cleaning and disinfection, the
SmartLite
®
Focus
®
Shield has to be cleaned by scrubbing with hot
water and a pH-neutral, phosphate-free cleaning solution (e.g.,
Dr. Schumacher Instru Plus [3%]).
1. Immerse SmartLite
®
Focus
®
Shield in the detergent solution.
Clean with a soft brush.
2. Rinse under running potable water.
3. Dry with a lint-free single use cloth.