Precautions; System Precautions; Procedural Precautions; Adverse Reactions - DENTSPLY Cavitron touch Instrucciones De Uso

SECTION 4:

Precautions

4.1 System Precautions

• Close manual shut-off valve on the dental office water supply
every night before leaving the office.
• Do not place the system on or next to a radiator or other heat
source. Excessive heat may damage the system's electronics. Place
the system where air is free to circulate on all sides and beneath it.
• The system is portable, but must be handled with care when
moving.
• Equipment flushing and dental water supply system maintenance
are strongly recommended. See Section 10: System Care.
• Never operate system without fluid flowing through the
handpiece.
• Always ensure that the electrical connections on the handpiece
cable and the Steri-Mate® handpiece are clean and dry before
assembling them for use.

4.2 Procedural Precautions

GENERAL
• As with all dental procedures, use universal precautions (i.e., wear
face mask, eyewear, or face shield, gloves and protective gown).
ULTRASONICS
• The Cavitron Touch Ultrasonic Scaling System works with Cavitron
inserts as a system, and was designed and tested to deliver
maximum performance for all currently available Cavitron brand
ultrasonic inserts. Companies that manufacture, repair or modify
inserts carry the sole responsibility for proving the efficacy and
performance of their products when used as a part of this system.
Users are cautioned to understand the operating limits of their
insert before using in a clinical setting.
• Like bristles of a toothbrush, ultrasonic inserts "wear" with use.
Inserts with just 2 mm of wear lose about 50% of their scaling
efficiency. In general it is recommended that ultrasonic inserts be
discarded and replaced after one year of use to maintain optimal
efficiency and avoid breakage.
• If excessive wear is noted, or the insert has been bent, reshaped or
otherwise damaged, discard the insert immediately.
• Ultrasonic insert tips that have been bent, damaged, or reshaped
are susceptible to in-use breakage and should be discarded and
replaced immediately.
• Retract the lips, cheeks and tongue to prevent contact with the
insert tip whenever it is placed in the patient's mouth.
SECTION 5:

Adverse Reactions

None Known.
SECTION 6:

Infection Control

6.1 General Infection Control

• For operator and patient safety, carefully practice the infection
control procedures detailed in the Cavitron Systems Infection
Control Procedures 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 representative.
• As with high speed handpieces and other dental devices, the
combination of water and ultrasonic vibration from the Cavitron
Touch Ultrasonic Scaler will create aerosols. Following the
procedural guidelines in Section 9 of this manual can effectively
control and minimize aerosol dispersion.

6.2 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,
chemical flushing, and general infection control procedures. See
Sections 7.1 and 10.
• As a medical device, this product must be installed in accordance
with applicable local, regional, and national regulations, including
guidelines for water quality (e.g. drinking water). As an open
water system, such regulation may require this device to be
connected to a centralized water control device. The Cavitron
DualSelect Dispensing System may be installed to allow this unit
to operate as a closed water system.
SECTION 7:

Installation Instructions

Anyone installing a Cavitron Touch System should observe the
following requirements and recommendations.

7.1 Water Line Requirements

• A water supply line with user-replaceable filter is supplied
with your system. See Section 10 System Care for replacement
instructions.
• Incoming water supply line pressure to the system must be 20 psi
(138 kPa) to 40 psi (275 kPa). If your dental water system's supply
line pressure is above 40 psi, install a water pressure regulator on
the water supply line to your Cavitron Touch Ultrasonic Scaler.
• A manual shut-off valve on the dental water system supply line
should be used so that the water can be completely shut-off when
the office is unoccupied.
• In addition to the water filter supplied, it is recommended that
a filter in the dental water system supply line be installed so
that any particulates in the water supply will be trapped before
reaching the Cavitron system.
• After the above installations are completed on the dental water
supply system, the dental office water line should be thoroughly
flushed prior to connection to the Cavitron system.
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