Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilization; Foreword; General Recommendations - DENTSPLY x-smart plus Manual Del Usuario

6.12. Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization

6.12.1.

Foreword

For hygiene and sanitary safety purposes, the contra-angle must be cleaned, disinfected and
sterilized before each usage to prevent any contamination. This concerns the first use, as well
as all subsequent uses.
6.12.2.

General recommendations

• Use only a disinfecting solution which is approved for its efficacy (VAH/DGHM-listing, CE
marking, FDA and Health Canada approval) and in accordance with the DFU of the
disinfecting solution manufacturer.
 Do not use chloride detergent materials.
 Do not use bleach or chloride disinfectant materials.
• For your own safety, please wear personal protective equipment (gloves, glasses, mask).
• The user is responsible for the sterility of the product for the first cycle and each further
usage as well as for the usage of damaged or dirty instruments where applicable after
sterility.
• The water quality has to be convenient to the local regulations especially for the last
rinsing step or with a washer-disinfector.
• Do not sterilize the motor handpiece, the control unit, the AC adapter or the motor
handpiece stand. After each use, all the objects that were in contact with infectious agents
should be cleaned using towels impregnated with a disinfecting and detergent solution (a
bactericidal, fungicidal and aldehyde free solution) approved by VAH/DGHM-listing, CE
marking, FDA and Health Canada.
• To sterilize the endodontic files, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
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