1. Thorough cleaning of Thopaz +
Thorough cleaning can either be done at the point of use with sterile cold water only or in
dedicated health care facilities with the additional use of enzymatic detergents according the
manufacturer's instructions for use.
1.1 Disconnect the power plug from the power socket.
1.2 Disinfect your hands and put on disposable gloves and proper protective gear.
1.3 Separate all individual parts. Dispose single use products in accordance with
internal hospital guidelines.
1.4 Remove visible dirt with lint free nonwoven wipes wetted with sterile cold water
(< 40 °C, 104 °F). Clean around the vacuum port to ensure neither sterile water nor visible
dirt enters the vacuum port.
1.5 Ensure that all surfaces are thoroughly wetted and keep moist for a minimum of 5 minutes
then repeat this step with another wipe.
1.6 Dispose protective gloves and disinfect your hands.
2. Intermediate level disinfection
2.1 Disinfect your hands and put on disposable gloves and proper protective gear.
2.2 Use disinfecting wipes* according the manufacturer's instructions for use. Clean around the
vacuum port to ensure neither disinfecting agent nor visible dirt enters the vacuum port.
2.3 Let product work in for 5 minutes and wipe afterwards with another disinfecting wipe*.
2.4 Allow the surface to dry for a minimum of 5 minutes.
2.5 Dispose protective gloves and disinfect your hands.
*Recommended agent for intermediate level disinfection:
CaviWipes®
Metrex® Research
Address: 1717 West Collins Avenue
Orange, CA 92867, U.S.A.
Homepage: http://www.metrex.com
Phone: (800) 841 1428
Email: metrexcustcare@sybrondental.com
3. Storage
3.1 After appropriate cleaning and disinfecting check the device before re-use.
3.2 Store products dry and dust free under storing conditions (see chapter 17 – Technical
specifications).
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General cleaning guidelines
Mikrozid® AF Wipes
Schülke&Mayr GmbH
Address: Robert-Koch Str. 2,
22851 Norderstedt, GERMANY
Homepage: http://www.schuelke.com
Phone: +49 (0) 40 521 00 0
Email: info@schuelke.com