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8.Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
8.1 Foreword
For hygiene and sanitary safety purpose, the components (contra angle,
and insulating sleeve) must be cleaned, disinfected and sterilized before
each usage to prevent any contamination. This concerns the first use as
well as the subsequent uses. Comply with your national guidelines,
standards and requirements for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Reprocessing procedures have only limited implications to this dental
device. The limitation of the numbers of reprocessing procedures is
therefore determined by the function / wear of the device. From the
processing side there is no maximum number of allowable reprocessing.
The device should no longer be reused in case of signs of material
degradation.
In case of damage the device should be reprocessed before sending
back to the manufacturer for repair.
8.2 General recommendations
● The user is responsible for the sterility of the product for the first
cycle and each further usage as well as for the usage of damaged or
dirty instruments, where applicable after sterility.
● For your own safety, please wear personal protective equipment
(gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
● Use only a disinfecting solution which is approved for its efficacy
(VAH/DGHM-listing, CE marking, and FDA approval) and in accordance
with the DFU of the disinfecting solution manufacturer.
● The water quality has to be convenient to the local regulations
especially for the last rinsing step or with a washer-disinfector.
● Thoroughly clean and wash the components before autoclaving.
● Do not lubricate the motor handpiece.
● Do not clean the contra angle with an ultrasonic cleaning device.
● Do not use bleach or chloride disinfectant materials.
