Recommended Maintenance Preva
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Recommended Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
In the interest of equipment safety, a regular maintenance program must be
established. This maintenance program should consist of annual system function
checking. It is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for this service and to assure
that the personnel performing this are fully qualified to service Progeny Dental x-
ray equipment.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Employ personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infections
Clean the outside of the system using a damp towel or non-alcohol based
disinfectant.
Cleaning /
Disinfecting
CAUTION:
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Do not allow liquids to drip into the system electronics.
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Do not spray cleaner or disinfectant directly onto the machine.
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Protect the system from contamination using barriers available from
dental distributors.
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Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s recommendations when using
their cleaner or disinfectant.
Cleaning
Methods
If not using a barrier, between each patient, perform the following cleaning and
disinfecting steps.
1. Remove gross bio-burden from the cone, handles and structure with a
disposable towel moistened with water.
2. Dry the cone, handles and structure with disposable towels.
3. Wipe the cone, handles and structure with a germicidal broad spectrum
disinfectant product following the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Clean any remaining disinfectant residue from the system with a disposable
towel moistened with water. This additional step prevents possible product
discoloration or corrosion.
5. Dry the cone, handles and structure with paper towels.
Caution!
The Preva Dental X-Ray System is not waterproof. Use
only moistened, not saturated, towels.
