Gendex GXS-700, User Manual

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Gendex GXS-700 TM
English 6-6
The following solutions can be used to decontaminate the holders:
The GXS-700 sensor holders can be disinfected in a steam autoclave using distilled
water at temperature of 273
o
F (134
o
C) at 216 kPa for 12 minutes when bagged.
However, certain restrictions apply:
•
Run the appropriate autoclave cycle according to the
manufacturer’s specifications for your specific unit.
•
Always avoid direct contact of the holders with metal trays,
instruments, and heating elements.
•
Always place holders in autoclave bags.
•
Always situate bagged holders into the autoclave so that they are
furthest from the heat source.
•
Do not use a chemical autoclave.
Exposing the holders to hot metal and placing them close to heating elements will reduce the
lifetime of the holders.
The holders should be sterilized in an autoclave. If the infection control guidelines for your
country permit, the holders can be disinfected using the cleaning agents below, following the
manufacturer’s instructions:
•
CaviCide® (Manufactured by Metrex)
•
CIDEX OPA (Ortho-Phthalaldehyd, Distributed in the US by Advanced
Sterilization Products)
•
Asepticare (Manufactured by Ecolab)
•
FD322 (Manufactured by Dürr Dental)
•
70% Isopropyl Alcohol
•
Procide D (distributed by Kerr)
•
Procide D Plus (distributed by Kerr)
•
CIDEX (distributed in the U.S.A. by Advanced Sterilization Produces)
Maintenance
GXS-700 does not require any special maintenance other than regular cleaning and
disinfection.
Clean the monitor screen, mouse and keyboard frequently.
Set monitor brightness and contrast properly. Be sure to use a video mode recommended for
use with GXS-700.
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