Indications For Use; Contraindications; Warnings; Precautions - Sendoline S5 Apex Locator Manual De Usuario

1. Indications for use

S5 Apex Locator is an electronic device used for apex localization and working length
determination during root canal treatment. The device enables to obtain correct results in
canals with various conditions – dry and wet.

2. Contraindications

S5 Apex Locator is not recommended for use in patients that have a pacemaker or other
implanted electrical devices.

3. Warnings

This product must only be used in hospital environments, clinics or dental offices by
qualified dental personnel.
Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment
and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally.
Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those specified or provided by
the manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic emissions
or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper
operation.
Portable RF communications equipment (including peripherals such as antenna cables
and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of
S5, including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could result.

4. Precautions

• Do not use S5 Apex Locator near devices emitting electromagnetic noise such as
x-ray viewer with fluorescent lamps, film viewers, ultrasonic devices, etc.
• Cellular wireless communications equipment such as wireless home network
devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones, and their base stations etc. can
affect S5 Apex Locator and should be kept at least at a distance of 30 cm (12
inches) to any part of the device.
During device operation protect S5 Apex Locator from occasional spillage of
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liquids.
Do not use S5 Apex Locator in presence of flammable materials.
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S5 Apex Locator should be used with the manufacturer's original accessories
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only.
In order to prevent infectious agent transmission, it is highly recommended to use
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a rubber dam system during the endodontic procedure.
To ensure that short circuits do not impair the measurements, be particularly
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careful with patients fitted with metallic crowns, bridges or large metallic fillings
(avoid any contact of the file or the Lip Clip with metals).
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