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10 Care and maintenance
If you are performing any sanitation procedures in the office that involve fogging or spraying, make sure that the iTero
scanner is not in the room.
To avoid cross-contamination, it is mandatory to:
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Clean and disinfect the wand, cradle, touch screen, and wheel-stand handle, as described in the following
sections.
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Replace the wand barrier sleeve before each patient session, as described in section 4.1.
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Dispose of wand barrier sleeves according to standard operating procedures or local regulations for the disposal of
contaminated medical waste.
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Remove and replace gloves after each patient procedure.
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Discard torn, contaminated, or removed gloves.
10.1 Handling the wand and cable
The wand contains delicate components and should be handled with care.
When not in use, the wand should be kept in its cradle, with the blue protective sleeve attached.
Between patients, undo any twists and knots in the wand cable in order to relieve all tension. If the cable cap
detaches from the wand, gently reattach it.
10.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the wand
The iTero wand requires the procedures in the following sections for cleaning and disinfection.
These procedures must be carried out:
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After the scanner assembly, before first-time use
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Between patients
Warning: Avoid deviating from the recommended cleaning and disinfection process, and modifying or substituting
recommended materials to prevent biological hazard.
You must follow all the cleaning and disinfecting steps below to ensure that the wand is properly reprocessed and
ready for use.
10.2.1 Preparation before cleaning and disinfection
1. To avoid false activation of the wand during the cleaning and disinfection procedures, make sure to exit a scan
completely by sending the case or by going back to the home screen.
2. Remove the wand barrier sleeve, making sure not to touch the optical surface of the wand.
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