8.4
Cleaning the Sterilisable Accessories
NOTE: The cleaning procedures must be
performed immediately after each use.
Immerse the insert and/or instrument in
demineralised water or in an enzymatic
detergent solution immediately after use.
Do not leave residue or blood deposits on
the inserts and instruments, eliminate larger
impurities with a disposable cloth or paper
towel.
The sterilisable parts of the appliance are:
• Scaler handpiece;
• Scaler nose cone;
• Inserts;
• Inserts tightening wrench;
• Air-polishing handpiece;
• K9 Wrench.
Before proceeding with operations to check
cleanliness (
Chapter 8.5 on page 92
8.4.1
Manual Cleaning
Manual cleaning can be carried out as an alternative to the automatic cleaning described in
Chapter 8.4.2 on page 91
8.4.1.1
Required Materials
• Enzymatic detergent at pH 6-9;
• Water;
• Container for immersion in the
enzymatic liquid;
• Ultrasonic tank;
• Clean, soft, low-lint cloths;
• Brush with soft nylon bristles;
• Syringe;
• Demineralised water
CLEANING AND STERILISATION
), drying
.
and lubrication (
Chapter 8.6 on page 94
and then sterilisation (
96
), one of the two possible cleaning meth-
ods explained in detail in the following chap-
ters must be selected.
CAUTION: The instructions supplied
below have been validated by the
manufacturer of the medical device as ABLE
to prepare a medical device for re-use.
The process manager is responsible for
ensuring that the processes repeated are
effectively performed using the equipment,
materials and staff in the reprocessing
structure in order to obtain the desired
result. This generally requires the validation
and systematic monitoring of the process.
Similarly, all deviations from the instructions
provided by the processes manager must be
adequately assessed to judge their efficiency
and potential undesired consequences.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE as disinfectants::
• Very alkaline products (pH > 9);
• Products containing sodium
hypochlorite;
• Products containing hydrogen peroxide;
• Products containing abrasive substances;
• Very acid products (PH < 4);
• Products containing aldehyde, amine
and/or phenols
• Acetone;
• Methylethylketone;
since they may discolour and/or damage the
plastic materials.
The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any
damage caused by the substances mentioned
above. In case of damage caused by those
substances, the Warranty will be void.
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Chapter 8.7 on page
77