Instructions for use SONICflex 2000 N - 0.571.5020
6 Preparation methods according to ISO 17664 | 6.3 Disinfection
6.3 Disinfection
CAUTION
Malfunctioning from using a disinfectant bath or disinfectant containing chlorine.
Defects in the product.
▶ Only disinfect in a thermodisinfector or manually.
6.3.1 Manual disinfection - external
KaVo recommends the following products based on material compatibility. The micro‐
biological efficacy must be ensured by the disinfectant manufacturer.
▪ Mikrozid AF made by Schülke & Mayr (liquid or cloths)
▪ FD 322 made by Dürr
▪ CaviCide made by Metrex
Consumables required:
▪ Cloths for wiping off the medical device.
▶ Spray the disinfectant on a cloth, then thoroughly wipe down the medical device
and leave the disinfectant to soak in according to the instructions from the disin‐
fectant manufacturer.
Note
Follow the instructions for use of the disinfectant.
6.3.2 Manual disinfection - internal
The efficacy of manual internal disinfection must be demonstrated by the manufactur‐
er of the disinfection agent. With KaVo products, use only disinfection agents that
have been released by KaVo with respect to the compatibility of materials (e.g. WL-
cid / made by ALPRO).
▶ Immediately after internal disinfection, lubricate the KaVo medical device immedi‐
ately with care agents from the KaVo care system.
6.3.3 Machine disinfection - external and internal
KaVo recommends thermodisinfectors in accordance with EN ISO 15883-1, which are
operated with alkaline cleaning agents with a pH value of max. 10 (e.g. Miele G
7781 / G 7881 – Validation was carried out with Programme "VARIO-TD", cleaning
agent "neodisher® mediclean", neutralisation agent "neodisher® Z" and rinsing agent
"neodisher® mielclear" and only applies to the material compatibility with KaVo prod‐
ucts).
▶ For program settings as well as cleansers and disinfectants to be used, please re‐
fer to the Instructions for Use of the thermodisinfector (complying with max. pH
value of 10).
▶ In order to prevent negative effects on the medical device, make sure that the in‐
terior and the exterior of the medical device are dry after completion of the cycle,
and then grease it immediately with servicing agents from the KaVo care system.
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