EPIC™
V Series
User Manual
pg. 37
5400430 Rev A
To Clean the Surgical Handpiece:
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Carefully remove the tip from the Handpiece and dispose of it in a biohazard medical
waste Sharps container.
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Carefully remove the Handpiece from the fiber optic cable (see Section 3).
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Wipe the entire Handpiece outer surface with cotton gauze and a detergent/enzymatic
cleaning solution such as Klenzyme® or similar enzymatic, presoak and cleaner.
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Soak gauze in the detergent/enzymatic cleaning solution, and then wrap the Handpiece in
the gauze.
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Leave the Handpiece wrapped in the soaked gauze for 30 minutes.
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Remove the Handpiece from the soaked gauze and wipe it with dry gauze.
Steam Sterilization for Surgical Handpiece, Single Use Tips, Tip Initiation Block
Before sterilization, the Surgical Handpiece must be cleaned and disassembled. To sterilize the
Handpiece, tips, and tip initiation block, follow these step-by-step instructions:
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Place the Handpiece, fiber tips, and tip initiation block in separate single-wrap, self-seal
autoclave pouches.
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Remove autoclave tray and the place pouch(s) on the tray.
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Place tray inside the autoclave chamber and sterilize per the following gravity
displacement sterilization cycle:
Temperature:
250°F (121°C)
Pressure:
15 PSI (1 bar)
Time cycle:
30 minutes
Drying time:
15 - 30 minutes
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Once the cycle is completed, remove the tray and let each sterilized item cool and dry.
Cleaning the Deep Tissue Handpiece
The Deep Tissue Handpiece is sold with non-sterile, disposable protective shields.
The Handpiece and clear protective shield are not autoclavable.
The clear protective
shields are intended for single-time use only and should never be reused.
To clean the Deep Tissue Handpiece, wipe the entire outer surface of the Handpiece with cotton
gauze and isopropyl alcohol or a mild chemical disinfectant.
Always wipe the disposable shield with alcohol prior to use. Dispose of after one-time use.
