DENTSPLY Steri-Mate Light Directions For Use Manual page 3

defibrillators and other active implanted medical
devices, have been cautioned that some types
of electronic equipment might interfere with the
operation of the device. Although no instance of
interference has ever been reported to DENTSPLY,
we recommend that the handpiece and cables be
kept at least 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 cm) away from
any device and their leads during use.
• There are a variety of pacemakers and other
medically implanted devices on the market.
Clinicians should contact the device manufacturer
or the patient's physician for detailed information
about the device.
• It is the responsibility of the Dental Healthcare
Professionals (DHCP) to determine the appropriate
uses of this product and to understand the health
of each patient, the dental procedures being under-
taken, and industry and governmental agency
recommendations, requirements, and regulations
for safe practice of dentistry.
• It is suggested that prior to beginning treatment,
patients should rinse with a known antimicrobial
such as Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%. Rinsing
with an antimicrobial reduces the chance of
infection and reduces the number of micro-
organisms the patient might release in the form of
aerosols during treatment.