PRECAUTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS
Precautions and warnings "during the use" of equipment
- The equipment should only be operated by duly enabled and trained technicians (Dental
Surgeons, Capacitated Professionals).
- If any maintenance should be required, only use services of the Gnatus Authorized
Technical Assistance.
- The equipment has been manufactured to handle both continuous.
- Although this equipment has been planned in accordance with the standards of
electromagnetic compatibility, it can, in very extreme conditions, cause interference with
other equipment. Do not use this equipment together with other devices very sensitive to
interference or with devices which create high electromagnetic disturbance.
- Do not expose the plastic parts to contact with chemical substances, use in the routines
of dental treatment, such as: acids, mercury, acrylic liquids, amalgams, etc.
The use of the Ultrasound is not advisable for patients and dental surgeons using
pacemakers.
Gnatus shall not be responsible for:
- Use of the equipment differing from that for which it is intended.
- Damages caused to the equipment, the professional and/or the patient by the incorrect
installation and erroneous procedures of maintenance, differing from those described in
these Instructions for use which come with the equipment or by the incorrect operation of it.
Precautions and warnings "after" the use of equipment
- Turn off the main switch of the dental set when it is not in use for an extended period of time.
- Always maintain the equipment clean for the next operation.
- Do not modify any part of the equipment. Do not disconnect the cable or other connections
without need.
- After using the equipment, clean and disinfect all the parts which may be in contact with
the patient.
Precautions and warnings during the "cleaning and disinfection"
of equipment
- Never submerge the instrument in disinfecting baths.
- Before cleaning the equipment, turn off the main switch.
- Avoid spilling water, even accidentally, or other liquids inside the equipment, which could
cause short circuits.
- Do not use microabrasive material or steel wool when cleaning, or employ organic solvents
or detergents which contain solvents such as ether, stain remover, etc.
- After use, remove the insert to avoid damage.
- The part should be packaged duly clean.
- Do not sterilize the transducer with cover fixed under high temperature and pressure
(autoclaving).
- The inserts should be cleaned beforehand eliminating all the resin residue.
- After removing the insert from the transducer, it should be disinfected with surgical
spirit and taken to be sterilized in autoclave.
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