12. Sterilization
Only handpiece can be washed via Thermo Disinfector.
• Autoclave sterilization is recommended.
• Autoclave sterilization required first time you use and after each patient as noted below. Take handpiece out of the
packing bag before sterilization.
• ONLY the Tip (except diamond coated Scaler tip), Handpiece and Tip Wrench can be autoclaved.
Autoclave Procedure
) Remove the Tip after use. (Refer to 6. Mounting and Removing Tip)
2) Wipe dirt and debris from the products, and wipe clean with alcohol-immersed cotton swab or cloth. Do not use a wire brush.
3) Insert those into the Sterilization Case or an autoclave pouch. Seal the pouch.
4) Autoclavable up to max. 35˚C.
Ex.) Autoclave for 20 min. at 2˚C, or 5 min. at 32˚C.
5) Keep the products in the Sterilization Case or autoclave pouch to keep it clean until you use it.
* Sterilization at 2°C for more than 5 minutes is recommended by ISO7664 and EN ISO7665-.
CAUTION
• Do not sterilize by ultraviolet ray. The handpiece could discolor.
• If autoclaved with other instruments stained with chemical solution, it could strip the plating and make the surface
black.
• Do not autoclave any parts (the Control Unit, Power Cord, Bottle, Foot Control, Handpiece Cord, O-Ring). Other
than those that can be subjected to autoclave sterilization. Perform alcohol disinfection to the Control Unit, Power
Cord, Foot Control, Handpiece Cord including after every patient.
• Do not wipe with, or clean or immerse in, high acid water or sterilizing solutions.
Sterilization Case
The Handpiece, Tip and Tip Wrench can be sterilized together using
Sterilization Case.
) Remove the Tip after use. (Refer to 6. Mounting and Removing Tip)
2) Set the Tip Wrench with Tip into the Sterilization Case. (You can set four
Tip Wrenches and Tips at once).
3) Remove handpiece from the Handpiece Cord, and clean.
4) Set the handpiece into the Sterilization Case.
5) Autoclavable up to max. 35˚C.
ex.) Autoclave for 20 min. at 2˚C, or 5 min. at 32˚C.
6) Keep the products in the Sterilization Case or autoclave pouch to keep it clean until you use it.
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