Safety Guide
WARNING: Do not rinse.
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Allow to air dry.
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After the scanner has dried, use a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water to remove
residual disinfectant from the surface of the scanner.
Clean and Sterilize the Scanner Tip
WARNING
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Wear gloves when handling a contaminated Scanner Tip.
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Read and follow the warnings and personal protection instructions provided in the
manufacturer's SDS for the detergent used to clean the Scanner Tip.
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Do not soak the Scanner Tip in disinfectant for a long period.
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Dry the Scanner Tip thoroughly before mounting onto the scanner.
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Do not use an ultrasonic cleaning machine to clean the Scanner Tip.
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Do not soak the Scanner Tip with alcohol-based disinfectants.
Clean the Scanner Tip
To manually cleaning the Scanner Tip, follow these steps:
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Rinse excess soil from the Scanner Tip (2 minutes).
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Using a soft brush, apply enzymatic detergent solution (e.g., Metrex EmPower) to all
surfaces.
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Rinse under clean, running water (2 minutes).
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Inspect Scanner Tip. If the Scanner Tip is not clean, repeat the last three steps.
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Use a lens tissue or lint-free cloth to remove any dust from the mirror in the Scanner Tip.
Sterilize the Scanner Tip
Scanner Tips shipped non-sterile. You must sterilize them before use.
CAUTION: If you limit the exposure time at 134° C to not more than 6 minutes, you can
autoclave the Scanner Tip up to 60 cycles.
To sterilize the Scanner Tip, follow these steps:
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Put the Scanner Tip into a sealed steam sterilization pouch.
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Place the Scanner Tip in a steam autoclave for sterilization.
For TP202 and TP203, exposure temperature should be set as 134° C.
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