TCM Endo R 11
Operating Instructions, TCM Endo R 11, Ref. 31649, V48/15
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8.3
Contra angle 2:1 Endo
INSTRUCTIONS
At location of use
Wipe dirty surfaces with an expendable cloth/ tissue paper.
Storage and transport
No special requirements. Due to the risk of drying and corrosion, reprocessing must be performed without undue
delay.
Preparation for cleaning
Remove file.
Automatic cleaning and
disinfection
Equipment: Washers and disinfectors with a special loading rack, which ensures handpiece connection to the
washer/disinfector and channel irrigation. A fine-mesh basket shall be used for the small parts. Rinse the contra
angle from the rear. Use a neutral or alkaline cleaning agent in the recommended concentration.
1.
Load contra angle in the load carrier (irrigation of the channels must be ensured).
2.
Set cleaning cycle with effectual rinsing and cleaning. Carry out rinse cycle with demineralized water.
3.
For thermal disinfection rinse with demineralized water at 93°C for 10 minutes.
4.
By taking out the contra angle, check whether there's still visible dirt in gaps. If necessary repeat cycle or clean
manually.
Manual cleaning
Equipment: Neutral cleaning agent, soft brush, running water
Procedure:
1.
Rinse surface dirt off the contra angle under running water.
2.
Apply cleaning agent with brush on all surfaces as well as gaps.
3.
Thoroughly rinse the contra angle under running water.
Manual disinfection
For manual disinfection, wipe the contra angle with a cloth soaked in a disinfectant solution on an
ethyl alcohol basis.
Drying
If the drying/disinfection device does not provide any drying program dry contra angle manually or in a drying
chamber.
Inspection and
maintenance
Check for visual damage, corrosion and wear.
After cleaning and disinfection spray contra angle thoroughly with Nou Clean spray and
briefly wipe with a moistened cloth (See illustrations on the spray can).
Packaging
Single: Pack the contra angle in an individual sterile supply package. The bag must be large enough that the seal is
not under tension.
Sets: Arrange the contra angles into the foreseen trays or put onto an all-purpose sterilization tray.
Sterilization
Autoclave in vacuum autoclaves at 135°C for at least 5 minutes*. Do not exceed the maximum load of the sterilizer,
if several instruments are sterilized during one sterilization cycle. Observe a drying phase for autoclaves without
post-vacuum. Allow the contra angle to dry in the bag with the paper side upwards.
*The temperature hold times must comply with the local guidelines and standards.
Storage
No special requirements. The sterilization indicator and sterilization date should be marked on the packing, if the
sterilised contra angle is not used immediately after sterilization.
The instructions given above have been validated as suitable by NOUVAG AG for preparing a medical product for reuse. The onus is on the processor to ensure that
the processing actually carried out with the equipment, materials and personnel used achieves the desired results in the processing device. To this end, validation and
routine monitoring of the procedure are normally required. Likewise, any departure from the instructions provided by the processor should be evaluated carefully in
terms of its effectiveness and possible detrimental consequences.
8.4
Handpiece cradle
Soiled handpiece cradles are cleaned using a neutral or an alkaline cleaning agent in the recommended con-
centration. Sterilize it in accordance with the same instructions as for the Contra angle 2:1 Endo.
Reprocessing restrictions
Frequent reprocessing hardly affects the contra angle. The products life end usually is determined by damage,
wear and tear caused by usage.
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