Recommended Disinfecting Solutions
CAUTION
Holders should be disinfected in an autoclave or with a cleaning agent
after each patient.
Decontaminate the sensor, cable and holders in accordance with CDC – or your
country's (e.g., OSAP) standards – for infection control. Dental Imaging
Technologies Corporation (DITC) recommends wiping the holders with one of
the following cleaning agents.
CaviCide ® (Manufactured by Metrex)
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CaviWipes
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ProSpray
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Sani-Cloth ® Plus, HB (manufactured by PDI)
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DO NOT:
Clean the sensor using non appropriate tools.
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The following solutions can be used to decontaminate the holders:
The sensor holders can be disinfected in a steam autoclave using distilled water
at temperature of 275
However, certain restrictions apply:
Run the appropriate autoclave cycle according to the
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manufacturer's specifications for your specific unit.
Use the plastic or rubber modes, if available.
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Always avoid direct contact of the holders with metal trays,
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instruments, and heating elements.
Always place holders in autoclave bags.
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Always situate bagged holders into the autoclave so that they are
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furthest from the heat source.
Do not use a chemical autoclave.
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Exposing the holders to hot metal and placing them close to heating elements will
reduce the lifetime of the holders.
English
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(Distributed by Kerr)
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F (125
C) at 216 kPa for 12 minutes when bagged.
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