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1)
Immediately after use, any possible residue, such as composite material, must be removed from the end surface
of the light guide. Any polymerised composite should be removed by using ethanol and a plastic spatula or soft
nylon brush may help in removing the material residue.
2)
Disinfect the light guide with a clean, soft lint free cloth dampened with a mild disinfectant solution, featuring a mild
pH (pH 7), according to the manufacturer’s specifi cations.
Allow the disinfectant solution to dry.
8.2.1
LIGHT GUIDE – Inspection before the sterilisation
Before proceeding with the sterilisation process, carefully check the light guide for damaged surfaces, discolouration
and contamination.
WARNING
Do not
use a damaged light guide. If damage is apparent, replace the light guide with a new one.
If the light guide is still contaminated, repeat the cleaning and disinfection procedure.
8.3
PROTECTIVE LIGHT CONE – Cleaning and disinfection
CAUTION
Do not
use cleaning / disinfectant agents containing organic, mineral and oxidising acids, hydrogen peroxide,
chloride, iodine, bromide and solvents.
Clean and disinfect the protective light cone with a soft cloth wetted with a mild disinfectant solution, featuring
a mild pH (pH 7), according to the manufacturer’s specifi cations.
Allow the disinfectant solution to dry.
8.3.1
PROTECTIVE LIGHT CONE – Inspection before the sterilisation
Before proceeding with the sterilisation process, carefully check the protective light cone for damaged surfaces,
veins discolouration and contamination.
WARNING
Do not
use a damaged protective light cone. If damage is apparent, replace the protective light cone with
a new one.
A damaged protective light cone cannot provide enough protection from the unit light.
If the protective light cone is still contaminated, repeat the cleaning and disinfection.
8.4
LIGHT GUIDE and PROTECTIVE LIGHT CONE – Packaging before the sterilisation
The light guide and the protective light cone can be sterilised by using a single-use medical steam sterilisation pouch
of the appropriate size.
CAUTION
The light guide and the protective light cone must be packed individually in a single pouch.
When sterilising multiple instruments in one autoclave, ensure that the autoclave maximum load
is not exceeded.
WARNING
Ensure that the inner pouch is large enough to contain the single instruments, without stressing the seals
or tearing the packaging.
8.4.1
LIGHT GUIDE and PROTECTIVE LIGHT CONE – Sterilisation
8.4.1.1 Sterilisation method
• Carry out the sterilisation by means of a pre-vacuum steam autoclaving.
CAUTION
Never use
any other sterilisation method, because of potential incompatibility with the materials with which
is made the light guide.
DO NOT USE the following sterilisation methods:
Ethylene oxide sterilisation, hot air sterilisation,
fl ash autoclaving, STERRAD sterilisation, STERIS system or comparable sterilisation systems.
DO NOT sterilise the light guide and the protective light cone by using:
Hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid
system, formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde sterilisation.
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