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Post-use Maintenance
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6 – 3 Sterilization
After each patient treatment, sterilize the products as follows�
Sterilizable equipment: Motor with motor cord, tube holders, tube holder (gray), calibration bur, protection plug and the
handpiece stand
1
Insert the products into a sterilization pouch that
conforms to EN ISO 11607-1 and seal the pouch�
2
Sterilize using the following conditions�
Gravity Displacement
Pre-Vacuum (Dynamic Air Removal)
Temperature
132 °C
134 °C
Full Cycle Time
15 min
3-18 min
CAUTION
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Follow local rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding the reprocessing of devices�
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Do not autoclave the product with other instruments even when it is in a pouch� This is to prevent possible
discoloration and damage to the product from chemical residue on other instruments�
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Be sure to use sterilizers that can perform sterilization up to 135 °C� In some sterilizers, the chamber
temperature may exceed 135 °C� Do not use these sterilizers as failure of the product could occur� Contact the
sterilizer manufacturer for detailed information about cycle temperatures�
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Keep the product in suitable atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, ventilation, and sunlight� The air
should be free from dust, salt and sulphur�
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Do not heat or cool the product too quickly� Rapid change in temperature will cause damage to the product�
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The irrigation tube is for single use product and cannot be autoclaved�
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Do not touch the product immediately after autoclaving as it will be very hot�
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Steam sterilization is recommended for the product� The validity of other sterilization methods (such as plasma
sterilization or EOG sterilization) is not confirmed�
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Immediately after sterilization is complete (within 1 hour), remove the products from the sterilizer� Failure to do so
may cause corrosion�
NOTICE
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NSK recommends use of a Class B sterilizer as stated in EN 13060�
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For details, confirm to the manufacturer’s sterilizer operation manuals�
6 – 4 Storage
Store the product in a place where it is kept clean and keep it in a sterilization pouch until it is used next�
CAUTION
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Store the product in a well ventilated place out of direct sunlight and within the range of temperature, humidity
and pressure specified in “11 – 1 Specifications”�
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Sterilization is not guaranteed after the sterilization retention period specified by the manufacturer and seller of
the sterilization pouch has elapsed� If the sterilization retention period has elapsed, perform sterilization again
with a new sterilization pouch�