Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization Procedure; Reusable Tip; Disinfection And Sterilization - meridius i500 Manual Del Usuario

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4.2 Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization Procedure

4.2.1

Reusable tip

The reusable tip is the part which is inserted into the patient's mouth during scanning.
The tip is reusable for a limited number of times, but needs to be cleaned and sterilized
between patients to avoid cross-contamination.
▪ The tip should be cleaned manually using disinfecting solution. After cleaning and
disinfection, inspect the mirror inside the tip to ensure that there are no stains or
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smudges.
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Repeat the cleaning and disinfection process, if necessary.
Carefully dry the mirror using a paper towel.
Insert the tip into a paper sterilization pouch and seal it, making sure that it is
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airtight. Use either a self-adhesive or heat-sealed pouch.
Sterilize the wrapped tip in an autoclave with the following conditions:
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At 121℃ (249.8°F) for 30 minutes, and 15 minutes drying period
Use an autoclave program that dries the wrapped tip before opening the autoclave.
4.2.2

Disinfection and Sterilization

▪ Clean the tip immediately after use, with soap water and a brush. We recommend
using a mild dishwashing liquid. Make sure the mirror of the tip is completely clean
and stain-free after cleaning. If the mirror appears stained or foggy, repeat the
cleaning process and rinse thoroughly with water. Dry the mirror carefully with a
paper towel.
▪ Disinfect the tip using Wavicide-01 for 45 to 60 minutes. Please refer to the
Wavicide-01 Solution instruction manual for proper use.
▪ After 45 to 60 minutes, remove the tip from the disinfectant and rinse thoroughly.
▪ Use a sterilized and non-abrasive cloth to gently dry the mirror and the tip.
CAUTION
▪ The mirror found in the tip is a delicate optical component which should be handled
with care to ensure optimal scan quality. Be careful not to scratch or smudge it as any
damage or blemishes may affect the data acquired.
▪ Make sure to always wrap the tip before autoclaving. If you autoclave an exposed tip, this
will cause stains on the mirror which cannot be removed. Check the autoclave manual
for more information.
▪ New tips need to be cleaned and sterilized / autoclaved before their first use.
▪ Scanner tips can be re-sterilized up to 50 times and must thereafter be disposed as
described in the disposal section (4.3).
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