Sterilizing Hand-Pieces - Tecno-gaz ORION Serie Manual De Uso

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liquids penetrate into the joints of the various parts of the Product,
with special attention for the reflector and supporting structures.

6.4 Sterilizing hand-pieces

The hand-pieces must be sterilized before use and can withstand up to
200 cycles.
The operator must comply with the rules of the national commission for
hygiene, disinfection and sterilization.
WARNING – Hazard for the patient
The hand-pieces are made of plastic material resistant to heat and
knocks (PSU – Polysulphone).
Replace the hand-pieces as soon as these become cracked or
deformed, as these could fall in the patient area.
Hand-piece fitting / removal:
Press the hand-piece release lever and remove it.
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- Insert the hand-piece up tight on the support and turn it until the
steel lever engages in its original place and rotation is blocked.
Finally make sure the hand-piece is well secured.
Clean and disinfect the hand-pieces in the traditional way before
sterilization. They can be cleaned with a mid-alkaline detergent free of
active chlorine. To disinfect the hand-pieces, we suggest using alcohol
or aldehyde-based products. The disinfectants must be approved by the
manufacturer for use on polysulphone (PSU). After disinfecting, rinse off
the detergent residues with plenty of water.
The hand-pieces fit into a suitable sterilization pack (disposable
sterilization pack, e.g., plastic/paper bags; single or double pack),
before being sterilized.
The hand-pieces can withstand about 200 steam sterilization cycles in
accordance with the following parameters:
- steam sterilization at 121°C 1.3 bar from 25 to 30 minutes
- steam sterilization at 134°C 2.3 bar for 4 minutes
Do not exceed a sterilization temperature of 134°C.
Strictly keep to the ISO 17665-1 standard.
When placing in the autoclave, make sure the open side of the hand-
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