B1051067 Rev. A
CDR PlusWire User Guide
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1. Remove and discard all protective hygienic barriers and / or
sheaths from the Sensor prior to removing disposable gloves.
2. Place the Sensor on a tray covered by a disposable liner, or
in a receptacle that can be thoroughly disinfected.
3. Remove and discard gloves.
4. Wash hands and put on a new pair of disposable gloves.
5. Disconnect the Sensor from the CDR Remote, or CDR
Remote HS, or SDX X-ray Sensor Interface.
6. If the Sensor or cable is visibly soiled (e.g., with blood or
saliva), each should be cleaned with a soapy cloth or paper
towel, and then dried with a clean lint-free cloth or paper
towel.
7. Thoroughly spray or wipe the Sensor and cable with one of
the disinfecting products recommended in Section 4.2 on
page 16. Do not expose the Sensor cable connectors to any
amount of liquid.
8. If using a spray disinfectant, allow it to remain on the Sensor
for 5 minutes. If using a liquid disinfectant, allow it to
remain on the Sensor for 30 seconds.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8. When the Sensor has been wiped two
times, continue with the following steps.
10. Remove potential chemical build-up from the Sensor by
wiping it with a lap sponge saturated with de-ionized water.
11. Use a dry lap sponge to dry the Sensor or cable, as needed.
12. Place the Sensor in a clean environment, ready for next use.
13. Reconnect the Sensor.
14. Remove and discard gloves.
4.2. Recommended Disinfectant
The following surface disinfectant has been found to be effective in
achieving a desired level of disinfection and is available from
Patterson Dental and other suppliers.
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Cavi-Wipes (Metrex Research, Kerr)