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Summary of Contents for Zimmer Biomet Lifespan
- Page 1 Reusable Instrument Lifespan Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..............................4 Bending ................................6 Surface Damage ..............................8 Discoloration ..............................9 Corrosion ................................10 Fracture ................................11... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Purpose This manual is intended to assist the user in determining whether a reusable instrument has worn to an extent that it is no longer suitable for use. This document is provided in conjunction with the cleaning and sterilization instructions for reusable instruments. For additional reusable instrument instructions, see the Instructions For Use for Biomet 3i Kits and Instruments (Doc No. - Page 5 Note: Zimmer Biomet Dental does not specify the maximum number of uses appropriate for re-use. The useful life of the reusable instrument depends on many factors including the method and duration of each use as well as the handling between uses.
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Page 6: Bending
Bending Straight Osteotome Angled Osteotome Description Potential Effects of Wear • Bent • Inadequate force applied • Kinked • Unintended contact with soft tissue or bone • Crooked • Inaccurate feedback • Inadequate compression of bone • Incorrect angle... - Page 7 Description Potential Effects of Wear • Bent • Inadequate force applied • Kinked end • Unintended contact with soft tissue or bone • Crooked/ uneven end • Inaccurate feedback • Blunt / dull tip • Inadequate compression of bone / bone graft •...
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Page 8: Surface Damage
Surface Damage Description Potential Effects of Wear • Rounded Edges • Inaccurate feedback • Blunt/Dull edges • Unable to engage intended tissue • Inadequate force applied... -
Page 9: Discoloration
Discoloration Description Potential Effects of Wear • Corrosion • Illegible product markings • Contamination • Wrong size instrument selected • Illegible marking • Irritation / infection • Inadequate reprocessing • Permanent viral infection Description Potential Effects of Wear • Discolored product markings •... -
Page 10: Corrosion
Corrosion Description Potential Effects of Wear • Surface corrosion • Inaccurate feedback • Pitting • Inadequate reprocessing • Rust • Inadequate compression of bone or bone graft • Wrong size instrument selected • Permanent viral infection • Irritation/Infection Description Potential Effects of Wear •... -
Page 11: Fracture
Fracture Description Potential Effects of Wear • Fractured • Inadequate feedback • Broken • Inadequate force applied • Chipped • Bone fracture and/or splitting • Ingestion / Aspiration / Foreign body reaction... - Page 12 Unless otherwise indicated, as referenced herein, all trademarks are the property of Zimmer Biomet; and all products are manufactured by one or more of the dental subsidiaries of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. and marketed and distributed by Zimmer Biomet Dental and its authorized marketing partners.