3.2 Removing the matrix
1. Clip any part of the projecting end of the AUTO-LOCK LOOP (Figure 5).
2. After clipping, immediately retrieve any loose part and remove from mouth.
3. Keep Snippers
4. Empty Catch-Tray and properly discard cut piece.
5. Insert an explorer, scaler or suitable instrument through the lock-release hole lo-
6. Gently pull lock-release hole occlusally until the matrix slips open.
7. Support the restoration marginal ridge(s) with a condenser.
8. Slide loosened matrix buccally or lingually, while removing matrix occlusally.
9. Properly discard matrix.
10. Empty Catch-Tray.
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Hygiene
The Snippers
The Catch-Tray can be reprocessed for up to 80 times.
4.1 Disassembly
1. For loosening of Catch-Tray, open AutoMatrix
2. Pull off Catch-Tray from the AutoMatrix
4.2 Manual cleaning
1. In case of gross contamination of the devices, remove it using a soft brush and run-
2. Discard gloves according to local regulations and disinfect hands with an appropri-
3. Use a new clean pair of examination gloves.
4. Clean devices with a soft brush, warm water, and an appropriate cleaning solution
5. Remove cleaning solution residue with a cloth soaked with water.
6. Dry devices with a lint-free, single-use cloth.
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closed containing the cut piece during withdrawal from the mouth.
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cated on the band near the coil.
AUTO-LOCK LOOP.
Locate the gingival segment of the AUTO-LOCK LOOP. This part will
usually remain attached to the band upon removal, but may become
dislodged. If segment of AUTO-LOCK LOOP has separated from band,
remove it from the mouth and properly discard.
Cross-contamination.
Infection.
1. Reprocess reusable products as described below.
can be reprocessed for up to 800 times.
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(Figure 6).
ning water.
ate bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal hand disinfectant solution according to
local regulations. Use according to disinfectant solution manufacturer's Instructions
for Use.
until free of visible contamination. Pay special attention to devices seams and inser-
tions.
Snippers
as widely as possible
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Snippers
(Figure 7).
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