Section 5: Infection Control
5.1 General Information
• As with all dental procedures, use universal precautions (i.e., wear
face mask, eyewear, or face shield, gloves, and protective gown).
• For operator and patient safety, carefully practice the
infection control procedures detailed in the Infection
Control Information Booklet accompanying your System.
Additional booklets can be obtained by calling Customer Service
at 1-800-989-8826, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M. (Eastern Time). For areas outside the U.S., contact your
local DENTSPLY Professional representative.
• As with high speed handpieces and other dental devices,
the combination of water and ultrasonic vibration from
the Cavitron SPS Scaler will create aerosols. Following
the procedural guidelines in Section 9 of this manual can
effectively control and minimize aerosol dispersion.
5.2 Water Supply Recommendations
• It is highly recommended that all dental water supply systems
conform to applicable CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention) and ADA (American Dental Association) standards,
and that all recommendations be followed in terms of flushing, and
general infection control procedures. (See Sections 6.2 and 10)
Knowledge of and compliance with agency guidelines, standards
and recommendations is the sole responsibility of the Dental
Healthcare Professional.
ENGLISH • 6
• As a medical device, Cavitron
in accordance with local or national regulations, including
guidelines for water quality (e.g. drinking water). As an open
water system, such regulation may require your Cavitron
product to be connected to a centralized water control device
that prevents water containing contaminates from back-flow
into the water supply.
products need to be installed
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