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To obtain optimal performance and prevent damage,
perform one of the following sterilization procedures:
“Flash” Autoclave:
• Gravity displacement sterilizer
• 270-272 °f (132-134 °C)
• Unwrapped in an instrument tray
• 10-minute minimum exposure time
Hi Vac:
• Pre-vacuumed sterilizer
• 270-272 °f (132-134 °C)
• Wrapped or unwrapped
• 4-minute minimum exposure time
• 8-minute minimum dry time
ETO:
• 100% eTO
• 120-135 °f (49-57 °C)
• Wrapped in an instrument tray or fully perforated
sterilization box
• 2-hour 30-minute exposure time, 8-hour minimum
aeration time
250 °F Gravity:
• Gravity displacement sterilizer
• 250-254 °f (121-123 °C)
• Wrapped in an instrument tray or fully perforated
sterilization box
• 50-minute exposure time
• 8-minute minimum drying time
270 °F Gravity:
• Gravity displacement sterilizer
• 270-272 °f (132-134 °C)
• Wrapped in an instrument tray or fully perforated
sterilization box
• 35-minute minimum exposure time
• 8-minute minimum dry time
*Validation is based on the Association for the Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) protocol.
To Sterilize Handpieces
NOTE:
After sterilization, allow the equipment to cool
to room temperature to ensure a comfortable operating
temperature.
To Sterilize Battery Packs
See the care instructions supplied with the battery
packs.
WARNINGS:
• Clean and sterilize handpieces and batteries before
first and every use.
• Prior to cleaning and sterilization, remove all acces-
sories from the handpieces.
Sterilization Recommendations*
