Preparing The Items To Be Sterilized - Sirona DAC PROFESSIONAL Instrucciones De Uso

Chapter 4 – Sterilizing

Preparing the items to be sterilized

Follow the cleaning and care instructions of the manufacturer to prepare the items to be sterilized. This is a
prerequisite for both proper cleaning and disinfection and subsequent sterilization of the items to be
sterilized. The materials, cleaning agents, and preparation methods used are of critical importance.
NOTE
Sterilize textiles and instruments separately if possible in separate sterilizer containers or
sterilization wrap. This will achieve better drying results.
Preparing instruments
Pay attention to the following when preparing used and brand-new instruments:
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It is essential that you follow the instructions of the instrument manufacturer when preparing and
sterilizing the instruments and comply with the relevant standards and directives, e.g., BGV A1, RKI,
and DGSV.
 The instruments must be cleaned very thoroughly, e.g., with the help of a cleaning and disinfection
unit.
 At the end of the disinfection and cleaning, rinse the instruments, preferably with demineralized or
distilled water, and then thoroughly dry the instruments with a clean, lint-free cloth.
 Only use care products that are suitable for steam sterilization. Ask the manufacturer of the care
product.
DANGER!
As a result of incorrect preparation of instruments any residual soiling can become loose during
sterilization. Traces of disinfectant and cleaning agents lead to corrosion.
Unsuitable care agents, e.g., water-repellent care agents or oils that are impermeable to
steam, can lead to non-sterile instruments. This places your health and the health of your
patients at risk.
An increased need for maintenance and impaired function of the autoclave may result.
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When using ultrasonic units, cleaning equipment for handpieces and turbines, and cleaning and
disinfecting units, you must follow the preparation instructions of the instrument manufacturer.
Preparing textiles
When preparing textiles and when placing textiles in the sterilization containers, pay attention to the
following:
 Follow the instructions of the textile manufacturer when preparing and sterilizing textiles and comply
with the relevant standards and directives, e.g., from RKI and DGSV.
 Align the folds of the textiles parallel to one another.
 Stack the textiles as vertically as possible and not too close to one another in the sterilization
container so that flow channels can form.
 Keep the stacks vertical when you pack the textiles into the sterilization container.
 If the textile packages do not stay together, wrap the textiles in sterilization paper.
 Only sterilize dry textiles.
 The textiles must not make direct contact with the floor and walls of the sterilization chamber because
otherwise they become saturated with condensate.
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Therefore, it is essential that you follow the preparation instructions described in this manual.