Disposal - KaVo FS Ergo User And Installation Manual

2 Introduction
WARNING! Take the necessary steps to protect yourself from radiation. For
proper operator positioning, refer to the User Manual of FOCUS
X-ray equipment.
Prevention of cross-contamination
To help prevent cross-contamination between patients, place a new hygienic sheath on
the sensor for each new patient. The hygienic sheath must cover the sensor and at least
3 -4 inches (7-10 cm) of the cable.
For information about cleaning the sensor, refer to
Sensor inspection
Always inspect the sensor, cable, and positioning devices for physical damage prior to
every use. See chapter
WARNING! Remove sensor from use if damage to the cable or housing is
observed, otherwise exposure to elevated surface temperature or electrical energy
may result.

2.7.2 Disposal

CAUTION! Dispose of sheaths and other consumable products following the
normal dental office procedure for biomedical waste. Improper disposal of
biomedical waste can lead to the spread of illness or disease.
Properly dispose of the sensor when it has reached its end of life. For information, refer
to the explanation of this symbol in chapter
its parts.
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Proper care of the sensor.
Symbols that may appear on the device or
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or other intraoral
Proper care of the sensor.
FS Ergo Sensor