Indications; Contraindications And Warnings; Contraindications; Warnings - DENTSPLY BOBCAT Pro Directions For Use Manual

Section 1: Indications
Ultrasonic procedures:
• All general supra and subgingival scaling applications.
• Periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases.
• Endodontic procedures.
Section 2: Contraindications and Warnings

2.1 Contraindications

• Ultrasonic Scalers should not be used for restorative
dental procedures involving the condensation of
amalgam.
• For optimum performance use only inserts
manufactured by DENTSPLY Professional.
Section 3: Precautions

3.1 Precautions for All Systems

• Do not place the ultrasonic scaler on or next to a
radiator or other heat source. Excessive heat may
damage the ultrasonic scalerʼs electronics. Place the
ultrasonic scaler where air is free to circulate on all sides
and beneath it. Do not cover vents on rear panel.
• The ultrasonic scaler is portable, but must be handled
with care when moving.
• Equipment flushing and dental water supply system
maintenance are strongly recommended. See Section 9:
System Care.
• Close the water shut-off valve in the dental water
supply system every night before leaving the office.
• The use of an in-line water filter is recommended.
• Never operate the ultrasonic scaler without water
flowing through the handpiece.
• Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the
equipment is connected to an equivalent receptacle
marked "Hospital Only" or "Hospital Grade".

2.2 Warnings

• Persons fitted with cardiac pacemakers, 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 patientʼs
physician for detailed information about the device.
3.2 Precautions for Ultrasonic Prophylaxis
Procedures
• Like a toothbrush, ultrasonic inserts "wear" with use.
Inserts with just 2 mm of wear lose about 50% of their
scaling efficiency. In general it is recommended that
ultrasonic inserts be discarded and replaced after one
year of use to maintain optimal efficiency and avoid
breakage. A DENTSPLY Insert Efficiency Indicator is
enclosed for your use.
• If excessive wear is noted, or the insert has been
bent, reshaped or otherwise damaged, discard the
insert immediately.
• Ultrasonic insert tips that have been bent, damaged,
or reshaped are susceptible to in-use breakage and should
be discarded and replaced immediately.
• Retract the lips, cheeks and tongue to prevent contact
with the insert tip whenever it is placed in the
patientʼs mouth.
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