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6.2 Disinfection and sterilization procedure
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Operation
Instructions
Details and Warnings
1
Preparation at the
point of use prior
to processing
No particular
requirements.
2 Preparation
for
decontamination/
preparation before
cleaning
No particular
requirements.
3 Cleaning:
Automated
The accessories are not
intended for automated
cleaning.
4
Cleaning: Manual
- Clean the accessories
with an adequate brush
or towel soaked in a
disinfectant solution.
- The file clip should be activated
during cleaning process (pressed
and released several times).
- After cleaning no visible impurities
should remain on the accessories.
5
Disinfection
- Soak the required
accessories in a
disinfectant solution
combined with
proteolytic enzyme if
possible.
- Rinse well the
accessories in flowing
water.
- Follow instructions given by the
disinfectant manufacturer
(concentration, immersion time,
etc.).
- Do not use disinfectant solution
containing aldehyde, phenol or any
products which may damage the
items.
6 Drying
No
particular
requirements.
7 Maintenance,
inspection and
testing of the
accessories
No particular
requirements.
8
Packaging
Pack the devices in
sterilization pouches.
- Check the validity period of the
pouch given by the manufacturer
to determine the shelf life.
- Use packaging which is resistant
up to a temperature of 141°C
(286°F).
9 Sterilization
- Steam sterilization at
135°C (275°F) during
10 minutes in gravity
fed type autoclave.
(Table Top, N type)
- Drying time after
sterilization – 30
minutes.
- Follow maintenance and operation
procedures of the autoclave
provided by the manufacturer.
-The only sterilization parameters to
be used are those that have been
validated and provided to the user
in this User Manual.