ParaPost
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APER
Cleaning and Sterilization
P P o o s s t t s s : Clean ParaPost Taper Lux post(s) in ultra-
sonic cleaner for 5 minutes. Remove and thorough-
ly rinse in tap water; dry with a paper towel. Place
post(s) into a small, clean covered glass container.
Add a ready-to-use FDA cleared liquid sterilant solu-
tion containing 7.50% hydrogen peroxide and 0.85%
phosphoric acid (Sporox II**), covering the post(s).
Let stand at room temperature for a minimum of 6
hours but not to exceed 24 hours. Pour off solution
into sink and add sterile water to glass container
covering the post(s). Gently agitate rinse solution for
two minutes, then discard solution into sink and
dump post(s) onto sterile sponge in clean container.
Affix cover and store until ready for use.
Follow solution manufacturer's instructions.
N N e e v v e e r r r r e e - - u u s s e e s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n - - n n e e v v e e r r a a d d d d f f r r e e s s h h s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n
t t o o u u s s e e d d s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n . .
A A l l w w a a y y s s d d i i s s c c a a r r d d s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n a a f f t t e e r r e e a a c c h h u u s s e e ! !
ParaPost Taper Lux posts may also be steam steril-
ized (12 - 15 minutes at 130˚-135˚C). Follow manu-
facturer's recommendations. Posts must be sealed
in a sterilization bag before use in autoclave.
UX ™
D D r r i i l l l l s s : Prior to each use, remove debris ultrasonical-
ly or by hand scrubbing with a brush; thoroughly
rinse and dry. Place drills, with a sterilization indica-
tor, into an autoclave bag and seal. Steam sterilize
at 132°C for 12 minutes. Sterilizing bags should not
touch the walls of the autoclave. Once the steriliza-
tion monitor indicates that sterilization has been
achieved, place autoclave bag, with the drills inside,
in storage until ready for use.
U U n n i i v v e e r r s s a a l l H H a a n n d d D D r r i i v v e e r r : Prior to each use, remove
debris ultrasonically or by hand scrubbing with a
brush. Sterilize by following instructions for drills
above.
Warning Notice: DO NOT BEND POSTS!
Post Removal Technique
1. Take a radiograph of the tooth that requires post
removal.
2. Carefully estimate length and diameter of
ParaPost Taper Lux post to be removed.
If possible, consult patient's record.
3. Remove any restorative or core material which
Instructions for Use
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