Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
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BENPPIQDFUWEB / Rev.04 / 08-2018
7.3
Disinfection
Disinfection shall be done immediately after cleaning using the following procedure:
N°
Disinfection steps
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator (and clamp, if used), Propex IQ
®
Measurement Cable and X-
Smart IQ
®
Measurement Cable
A
Disinfect the surface of devices paying special attention to grooves and screws (and
clamp, if used). Pay attention that no disinfectant enters the
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator
connector, e.g. by having the cable plugged-in. Use a single-use wipe or soft clean cloth
lightly soaked in disinfectant containing Alcohol Quaternary Ammonium active
ingredients (e.g. CaviWipes™ or CaviCide™).
B
Remove all disinfectant residue. No visible impurities or liquid should remain on the
devices after disinfection.
C
Insert
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator in a new and unused single-use
Propex IQ
®
Disposable Barrier Sleeve before starting the next treatment.
D
If the device is not being used immediately after the reprocessing process, keep it in a
safe and clean environment and follow the instructions for storage and transport.
Propex IQ
®
File Clip and Lip Clip
E
Once the devices have been cleaned and inspected, place them into the disinfection
bath for the prescribed contact time (Cidex OPA, Johnson & Johnson Medical, 100% for
20 minutes); the devices must be fully immersed in the solution. Squeeze the file clip
open and release it 5 times during disinfection to allow the inner parts to be disinfected
effectively.
F
Remove the devices from the disinfection bath and rinse them off thoroughly at least 5
times for 1 minute each time with water; when you rinse them, squeeze the file clip open
and release it 5 times.
G
Dry the file clip and lip clip with oil-free, filtered compressed air and leave them to dry
further in a clean place for at least 20 minutes.
H
Once the devices are dry, inspect them to ensure they are clean, dry and undamaged.
Use only disinfectants with Alcohol Quaternary Ammonium active ingredients (e.g.
CaviWipes™ or CaviCides™), except for the
Propex IQ
®
File Clip and Lip Clip (see
above). Use only disinfectants, which are EPA-approved and compatible with the device
and accessories (see
Leave the disinfectant to act in accordance to manufacturer’s instructions. Avoid leaving
the disinfectant in contact with the device surfaces for a time longer than that
recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant product. It can result in damage
to the device.
