5 Reprocessing
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5.1
Steps in the place of use
Preparation at the place of use:
Wear protective gloves
Wear a mask
Wear eye protection
Wear protective clothing
Take the following steps immediately after treating each patient:
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Remove the protective covers from the headphones.
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Remove any heavy soiling such as residual cement, composite or blood from the components of the aerosol suction
immediately in the place of use.
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You can use the accessories described in chapters 5.2 and 5.3 for this purpose.
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Only the aerosol suction needs to be reprocessed.
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The headphones only need to be cleaned using wipe-down disinfection.
These steps must be taken before the aerosol suction is reprocessed.
These steps must be performed in addition to normal practice hygiene.
5.2
Manual cleaning
Clean the surfaces of the suction cannulas and cannula adapters. Use the following materials:
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Brush, e.g. cleaning brush with nylon bristles (double-sided)
– Number of brush heads: 2
– Bristle material: nylon
– Brush head length: 25 and 35 mm
– Bristle length: 5 and 10 mm
– Handle length: min. 170 mm
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Water of drinking-water quality 30°C ± 5°C (86°F ± 41°F)
Take the following steps:
1. Clean the suction cannula and cannula adapter under running
water with continuous and oscillating brushing motions.
2. Perform a visual inspection of the surfaces. Repeat step 1 if any
dirt remains on the suction cannula.
3. Then perform manual disinfection.
5.3
Manual disinfection
Disinfect the surfaces of the suction cannulas and cannula adapters.
Use the following materials:
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Disinfectant solution and cotton cloth (e.g. SciCan OPTIM Blue / Metrex CaviCide / DÜRR DENTAL FD 322)
or
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Disinfectant wipes (e.g. SciCan OPTIM Blue Wipes / Metrex CaviWipes / Dr. Schumacher CLEANISEPT WIPES
FORTE)
or
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Place the suction cannulas and cannula adapters in a disinfection bath (non-fixing and aldehyde free, all parts must
be covered).
Observe the exposure times of the cleaning agents and disinfectants
Do
not
put the
headphones
into a disinfection bath.
The manufacturer has tested the disinfectants to ensure that they are compatible with the aerosol suction.