STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
For contra-angle attachment only.
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Operation
Preparation
1
Automated Cleaning
2
with washer-disinfector
3
Inspection
4
Packaging
5
Sterilization
6
Storage
20
Operating Mode
Remove attachment from
the motor handpiece and
detach the files from the
chuck.
Put attachment into the
washer-disinfector (Ao
value >3000 or, at least
5 min at 90°C/194°F).
Inspect attachment and
sort out those with
defects.
Pack the attachment in
"Sterilization pouches".
Steam sterilization at
134 °C (274 °F) for
18 minutes.
Keep attachment in
sterilization packaging
in a dry and clean
environment.
Warning
- Avoid any contact between the attachment
and any instruments, kits, supports or
container.
- Follow instructions and observe concen-
trations given by the manufacturer (see also
general recommendations).
- Use only approved washer-disinfector
according to EN ISO 15883, maintain and
calibrate it regularly.
- Make sure the attachment is dry before
moving to the next step.
- Dirty attachment must be cleaned and
disinfected again.
- Lubricate the attachment with an adequate
spray before packaging.
- Check the validity period of the pouch
given by the manufacturer to determine the
shelf life.
- Use packaging which is resistant to a
temperature up to 141 °C (286 °F) and in
accordance with EN ISO 11607.
- Use only autoclaves that are matching the
requirements of EN 13060, EN 285
- Use a validated sterilization procedure
according to ISO 17665.
- Respect the maintenance procedure of the
autoclave device given by the manufacturer.
- Use only this recommended sterilization
procedure.
- Control the efficiency (packaging integrity,
no humidity, color change of sterilization
indicators, physico-chemical integrators,
digital records of cycles parameters).
- Maintain traceability of procedure records.
- Sterility cannot be guaranteed if packaging
is open, damaged or wet.
- Check the packaging and the attachment
before using it (packaging integrity, no
humidity and validity period).