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Evidence of the basic suitability of the handpiece with cable, the instruments and the instrument changer
for effective sterilization was provided by an independent test laboratory using the LISA 517 B17L* steam
sterilizer (W&H Sterilization S.r.l., Brusaporto (BG)) and the Systec VE-150* steam sterilizer (Systec).
“Dynamic-air-removal prevacuum cycle” (type B):
134°C (273°F) – 3 minutes*
132°C (270°F) – 4 minutes*/**
“Steam-flush pressure-pulse cycle” (type S):
134°C (273°F) – 3 minutes*
132°C (270°F) – 4 minutes*/**
Drying times:
“Dynamic-air-removal prevacuum cycle” (type B):
132°C (270°F) – 30 minutes**
“Steam-flush pressure-pulse cycle” (type S):
132°C (270°F) – 30 minutes**
* EN 13060, EN 285, ISO 17665
** ANSI/AAMI ST55, ANSI/AAMI ST79
