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Sani-Tip
®
Disposable Air/Water Syringe Tip
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Single-use, disposable air/water syringe tips reduce the
potential for cross-contamination and deliver separate air
and water for consistent dry air.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ADVERSE REACTIONS
PROBLEM: Water leaking, wet air, and/or loose tips.
Indicates either:
a)
Center hole of Sani-Tip® syringe tip is not fully seated
over water spindle inside new adaptor, or
b)
Correct Sani-Tip® Conversion Kit is not properly installed,
and/or is missing parts; thumb nut has not been fully
tightened, or incorrect tips are being used.
c)
Internal water spindle is damaged.
SOLUTION:
a
) LOOSEN THUMB NUT when interchanging Sani-Tip®
syringe tip. Insert new tip and PUSH into adaptor as far as
possible. While still pushing inward, twist tip 1⁄2 turn
clockwise to create a watertight seal over internal tapered
water spindle. Tighten thumb nut.
b)
Make sure correct Sani-Tip® Conversion Kit is properly
installed. Confirm presence of plastic cone and all O-rings.
Fully tighten thumb nut after inserting new tip. Verify tips
are clear plastic and manufactured by DENTSPLY
Professional for the Sani-Tip® System.
c)
If internal water spindle inside Sani-Tip® adaptor is
damaged, replace adaptor.
PROBLEM: Tip does not fit through thumb nut.
SOLUTION:
Loosen thumb nut a full turn to expand opening
of plastic cone.
PROBLEM: Little or no water.
SOLUTION:
Check for clogged or damaged water spindle
inside adaptor, or blocked water outlet in syringe head.
PROBLEM: Too much/little air or water pressure.
SOLUTION:
Minor adjustments to air and water pressure can
be made at the dental unit. Follow manufacturer’s
specifications.
TEST PRIOR TO EACH USE
1.
LOOSEN THUMB NUT on air/water syringe.
2. Insert new Sani-Tip® syringe tip and PUSH into adaptor
as
far as possible. While still pushing inward, twist tip 1/2
turn clockwise to create a watertight seal over internal
tapered water spindle.
CONTRAINDICTIONS
Not for use in sterile procedure environments.
WARNINGS
• Sani-Tip® syringe tips are designed to function exclusively
with air/water syringes converted using a Sani-Tip®
Conversion Kit. If your syringe has not been converted for
Sani-Tip® disposable tip use, the appropriate Sani-Tip®
Conversion Kit MUST be installed before proceeding. Contact
your dealer for a complete list of available conversion kits.
• Use only adapter components and clear Sani-Tip plastic
syringe tips manufactured by DENTSPLY Professional for the
Sani-Tip® System to ensure optimal performance and safety
including reducing potential for cross-contamination. Follow
the enclosed instructions.
• For SINGLE USE ONLY. Disposable tips are not autoclavable.
Dispose after use.
• Where asepsis is required or deemed appropriate in the
best professional judgement of the DHCP, this product should
not be used.
PRECAUTIONS
• Air/water syringe users should follow the syringe and
dental unit manufacturers’ instructions to maintain water
quality and to minimize biofilm.
• When properly installed, Sani-Tip air/water syringe tips
do not contribute to cross-contamination due to retraction
of oral flora. To prevent system “suckback,” add an anti-
retraction (anti-siphon) device in an appropriate location.
Consult local sanitary codes.
• The risks of re-use include equipment malfunction and
cross-contamination.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3. Hand-tighten thumb nut. To redirect tip, push in on tip
while rotating clockwise.
4.
Test prior to each use.
Express water only, then air
only. If air contains moisture, or tip dislodges, refer to the
Troubleshooting section of your Conversion Kit Directions
for Use.
5. To replace tip,
LOOSEN THUMB NUT
. Remove and discard
used tip. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
None Known.
