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4. Using your HYDR
IM
4.4 Hints and tips for best cleaning results
•
Remove all cement, composite material and amalgam from instruments at chairside
prior to processing in the HYDR
IM
.
• Use only accessories, such as baskets, cassettes, trolleys and racks to hold instruments
that are designed for the HYDR
IM
C61wd G4.
• Use accessories for their intended purpose only. For example, do not place hinged
instruments in cassettes. Use the hinged instrument rack instead.
• Disassemble instruments if possible.
• Do not overlap instruments. Each instrument must be kept separate.
• All instruments must be placed in the instrument washer-disinfector in such a way as to
allow good rinsing of all surfaces. Any surface that is shielded from water and detergent
cannot be cleaned.
• Hinged instruments should be placed in a wide open position in baskets. Closed hinged
instruments cannot be cleaned.
• Place suction tubes in the rack for vertical instruments and ensure that water can flow
unrestricted in and out of the tubes. Do not place suction tubes horizontally in a basket
or in a cassette. For instruments containing lumens, such as dental handpieces, only the
external surfaces are cleaned (unless using the LCS adapter).
• Place trays and other concave shaped items at an angle to ensure water can run off
surfaces easily.
• Do not overload the HYDR
IM
.
• Verify the HYDR
IM
setup:
– Ensure that the washer spray arms are free of any blockage and can rotate freely.
– Ensure that the mesh filters in the chamber drain are free from debris.
• To achieve best cleaning results, instruments should be processed in the HYDR
IM
as
soon as possible. If immediate cleaning is not possible, it is recommended to process
the instruments using the P1 Rinse and Hold program immediately after use on
the patient.
• Visually inspect instruments for cleanliness and integrity (corrosion, material changes)
after cleaning and repair or replace instruments if necessary.
• If process enforced is activated, the operator must confirm that the instruments are
visually clean after a complete cycle is finished.
