Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization Procedure; Reusable Tip; Disinfection And Sterilization - Kulzer i600 Manual De Instrucciones

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.
The tip needs to be cleaned and sterilized between patients to avoid
cross-contamination.
▪...... ... T he tip should be cleaned manually using a disinfecting
solution. After cleaning and disinfecting, inspect the mirror
inside the tip to ensure that there are no stains or smudges.
▪...... ... R epeat the cleaning and disinfection process if necessary.
Carefully dry the mirror using a paper towel.
▪...... ... I nsert the tip into a paper sterilization pouch and seal it, making
sure that it is airtight. Use either a self-adhesive or heat-sealed
pouch.
▪...... ... S terilize the wrapped tip in an autoclave with the following
conditions:
Sterilize for 30 minutes at 121°C (249.8°F) at gravity type
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and dry for 15 minutes.
Sterilize for 4 minutes at 134°C (273.2°F) at pre-vacuum
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type and dry for 20 minutes.
▪...... ... U se an autoclave program that dries the wrapped tip before
opening the autoclave.
▪...... ... S canner tips can be re-sterilized up to 100 times and must
thereafter be disposed of as described in the disposal section.
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4.2.2

Disinfection and Sterilization

▪...... ... C lean 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.
▪...... ... D isinfect the tip using Wavicide-01 for 45 to 60 minutes. Please refer
to the Wavicide-01 Solution instruction manual for proper use.
▪...... ... A fter 45 to 60 minutes, remove the tip from the disinfectant and
rinse thoroughly.
▪...... ... U se a sterilized and non-abrasive cloth to gently dry the mirror
and the tip.
CAUTION
▪...... ... T he 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.
▪...... ... M ake sure to always wrap the tip before autoclaving. If you
autoclave an exposed tip, it will cause stains on the mirror
which cannot be removed. Check the autoclave manual for
more information.
▪...... ... N ew tips need to be cleaned and sterilized / autoclaved before
their first use.
▪...... ... M edit is not responsible for any damage including distortion,