Sterilization And Spare Parts; Autoclavable Components - Acteon Endocenter Benutzerhandbuch

Dry operation and Irrigation
 It is mandatory to always use the water spray during scaling and perio treatments.
 Dry operation without cooling can lead to overheating of the handpiece and might cause a necrosis. To avoid this from happeni ng, work
intermittently, i.e. take breaks (2 min operation/5 min pause) when using the tip. For cooling external irrigation with a syringe is
recommended.
 For high-power applications, e.g. dislodging a metal post, it is mandatory to use water for cooling by adjusting the water spray knob.
 Other medium-power applications, e.g. during retreatment, can be carefully carried out in dry procedure for a short time.

6. STERILIZATION AND SPARE PARTS

Notes
 Follow the maintenance and/or sterilization instructions before using the accessories supplied for the first time.
 Avoid using cleaning agents and disinfectants containing inflammable substances. If unavoidable, ensure that the product has
evaporated and that there is no combustible product on the device and accessories before operation.
 Consider concentration and contact time recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant.
 Use a disinfectant with tested effectiveness (e.g. DGHM certification or CE mark) or which is in compliance with any standard required
by the national regulations.

6.1. AUTOCLAVABLE COMPONENTS

6.1.1. Ultrasonic handpiece and Sterijoint
1. After each use, flush the irrigation circuits of the ultrasonic handpiece with distilled water (with the footswitch button Fig. 4.2) and
tip at low power level for around 20-30 sec.
2. Disconnect the tip, the sterijoint and the handpiece.
3. Disassemble the nozzle from the handpiece.
4. Clean the handpiece and sterijoint with an alcohol wipe before sterilization.
5. The handpiece can also be placed in a washer disinfector if available.
6. Put the handpiece and sterijoint in a sterilization pouch for autoclaving.
7. Autoclave at 134°C for 18 minutes, or 132°C for 4 minutes according to the instructions given by the autoclave manufacturer.
8. After sterilization thoroughly dry the electrical contacts of the handpiece.
6.1.2. Ultrasonic tips
Prior to sterilization carry out pre-disinfection, mechanical cleaning and drying.
1. Put on thick gloves when cleaning the tips with alcohol wipes or immerse the tips in an ultrasonic tank (enzymatic, quaternar y
ammonium base detergent/disinfectant solution).
2. Place under running water for at least 30 seconds.
3. Scrub the tips in a new disinfectant bath (enzymatic, quaternary ammonium base detergent/disinfectant solution) for at least 30
seconds, and in any case until all remaining traces of contamination have been removed.
4. Rinse again under running water for at least 30 seconds.
5. Finally, dry with clean, non-woven single-use cloth to remove any traces of liquid.
6. Put it in a sterilization pouch for autoclaving.
7. Autoclave at 134°C for 18 minutes or 132°C for 4 minutes according to the instructions given by the autoclave manufacturer
Notes
 Irrigation clips and silicone handpiece holders can be sterilized. Autoclave at 134°C for 18 minutes, or 132°C for 4 minutes according
to the instructions given by the autoclave manufacturer.
 Autoclave in a standard autoclave (type B; compliant with standard EN 13060) with a cycle of 134°C for 18 minutes at a pressure of 2
bar minimum.
 As not all autoclaves can reach 134°C and draw a pre-vacuum. Some use cycle of 132°C for 4 minutes. Please refer to your autoclave
manufacturer for specific sterilization instructions.
 Autoclave and dry temperatures must not exceed 135°C.
 Thoroughly clean the components before autoclaving as described above.
 If chemical solutions or foreign debris are not removed, autoclaving could damage or deform the components.
 Autoclave handpiece and tips after each patient.
 A second handpiece can be purchased to ease the procedure.
 Do not sterilize in another way than in an autoclave.
 During sterilization, metal parts of different types must not touch each other. Any contact will lead to the formation of electrolytic
coupling causing localized deterioration.
6.1.3. Contra-angle and files
Read carefully the instructions given by their manufacturers.
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