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5.1 Cleaning
There are two ways to maintain components depending on the item. Be sure to follow the appropriate procedure according to the
component when performing daily maintenance.
Autoclavable Components
Wipe with ethanol for disinfection
5 Maintenance
Contrary Electrode
File Holder
• The
fi
le holder and contrary electrode must be autoclaved after each
patient’s treatment has been completed.
5.1.1 Autoclaving
1
Cleaning
Clean the components o
ff
in running water with a soft brush.
And then wipe o
ff
the water.
Cleaning
Disinfection
Packing
Sterilization
Be sure to follow the procedure below when performing autoclaving.
2
Disinfection
Wipe the components with a piece of gauze that has been dampened with
ethanol for disinfection (ethanol 70 vol% to 80 vol%) and wrung out thoroughly.
Probe Cord
The adhesion of a medical agent used for treatment to the components may cause
malfunction or discoloration. After cleaning thoroughly, autoclave the component.
3
Packing
Put the components in individual autoclave pouches and seal them.
Tester
Do not autoclave the probe cord.