DENTSPLY CAVITRON Directions For Use Manual page 6

Cleaning: Manual
• Rinse all instruments under running water to remove any
gross debris.
Disinfection:
Additional disinfection is not necessary prior to sterilization.
Packaging:
Place instrument in a paper or paper/plastic steam sterilization
pouch. Instruments may be loaded into dedicated instrument
trays.
Sterilization:
Use a steam autoclave. Place bagged instruments into the
steam autoclave, paper side up when using a paper/plastic
pouch. After warm-up is completed, operate at a sterilizing
temperature and pressure of 273ºF/134ºC to 279ºF/137ºC and
pressure of 31psi/216kPa for 6 to 12 minutes.

Alternate method: Place non-bagged inserts into the steam
autoclave. After warm-up is completed, operate at a sterilizing
temperature and pressure of 273ºF/134ºC to 279ºF/137ºC and
pressure of 31psi/216kPa for 3 to 4 minutes. Instrument should
be used immediately.
Drying:
To dry, use the drying cycle of the autoclave. Set cycle for
20-30 minutes.
Maintenance, inspection and testing:
• Visually inspect to ensure all contamination is removed.
• Visually inspect all o-rings for wear. Replace worn o-rings
(Refer to O-Ring Replacement Kit Instructions). Lubricate
o-rings with water before use.
• Check for distortion, damage and wear (Refer to Efficiency
Wear Indicator Instructions). Discard damaged, worn or
corroded instruments.