Clean Handpiece And Glare Shield; Storage Of The Handpiece During; Return Of Old Electric And Electronic Equipment For Disposal - 3M Espe elipar Betriebsanleitung

Use a soft brush or a soft cloth to manually remove
contaminations. Adhering polymerized composite
should be removed with alcohol; a plastic spatula
may help in removing the material. Do not use any
sharp or pointed tools to protect the surface of the
light guide from scratching.
Manual Cleaning and Disinfection of the Light Guide
Place the light guide for the specified application time
into the solution, making sure that it is completely
covered (as needed, using ultrasonic support or care-
ful brushing with a soft brush). A neutral enzymatic
cleaning agent is recommended (e.g., Cidezyme/
Enzol from Johnson & Johnson).
Remove the light guide from the solution and rinse
thoroughly (at least 10 seconds) in water with low
germ count.
To disinfect, place the cleaned light guide for the
specified application time into the solution, making
sure that it is completely covered. Disinfectants
containing o-phthalaldehyde are recommended
(e.g., Cidex OPA from Johnson & Johnson).
Remove the light guide from the solution and rinse
thoroughly (at least 10 seconds) in water with low
germ count.
Dry the light guide with a clean cloth.
Check the light guide (see section "Check").
Automatic Cleaning/Disinfection
(Disinfector/CDD (Cleaning and Disinfection Device))
Alternatively, cleaning and disinfecting can be conducted
automatically. Information about validated procedures
can be obtained from 3M Deutschland GmbH.
Sterilization
Effective cleaning and disinfection are absolutely
essential requirements for effective sterilization.
Only steam sterilization is approved as a sterilization
procedure:
- Maximum sterilization temperature 134° C (273° F)
- Sterilization time (exposure time at sterilization
temperature) at least 20 min at 121° C (250° F) or
at least 3 min at 132° C (270° F)/134° C (273° F)
Check
Before using the light guide again, check it for damaged
surfaces, discoloration, and contamination; do not
use damaged light guides. If the light guide is still
contaminated, repeat the cleaning and disinfection.

Clean Handpiece and Glare Shield

Clean all components with a soft cloth and, if necessary,
a mild cleaning agent (e.g., dish-washing detergent).
Solvents or abrasive cleaners can damage the
components.
Cleaning agents must not enter the device.
To disinfect all components, spray the disinfectant
on a towel and use it to disinfect the device. Do not
spray the disinfectant directly on the handpiece.
- Disinfection agents must not enter the device!
Dry residual disinfectants with a soft and fluff-free
cloth as they damage the plastic components.
Make sure that disinfectants do not come into contact
with the charging socket on the handpiece because
this could impair proper charging.
If necessary, ask the manufacturer of the disinfectant if
its constant use will damage plastic surfaces.
Clean the protection glass with a soft and fluff-free
cloth. Beware of scratches!
Storage of the Handpiece during Extended Periods
of Non-Use
If the handpiece will not be used for a number of
weeks - e.g., during vacation - charge the battery
beforehand or connect the handpiece to the charger
for this time. A safety switch within the battery
prevents a total discharge.
Discharged or nearly discharged batteries must be
recharged as soon as possible.
Return of Old Electric and Electronic
Equipment for Disposal
1. Collection
Users of electric and electronic equipment are required
to collect their old equipment separately from other
waste in accordance with the regulations of the specific
country. Old electric and electronic equipment must not
be disposed of with unsorted household waste. This
separate collection is a prerequisite for recycling and
reprocessing as an important method for preserving
environmental resources.
2. Return and Collection Systems
When your Elipar is no longer usable, do not dispose of
the device with household waste. 3M Deutschland GmbH
has set up special disposal facilities to handle the equip-
ment. Details about the procedure for the specific country
can be obtained from the pertinent 3M subsidiary.
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