EMS AIRFLOW EL-185 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

PACK
Only previously cleaned and disinfected products can be sterilized.
Effective sterilization can take place only on fully dry products. Ensure each part (internal lumens and any
surface) to be perfectly dry before reassembling and packing.
Prior to sterilization, the products need to be reassembled for ready use and placed in suitable sterilization packaging.
AIRFLOW and PERIOFLOW
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No need for reassembly
PIEZON Endochuck:
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Reinstall the small O-ring (gasket) first, and then
gently screw the retention bolt without tightening.
Package your products with a single or double pouch:
• suitable for prevacuum moist heat sterilization,
• compliant with ISO 11607-1 or EN 868,
• resistant to 138°C
• and with adequate steam permeability (e.g. Wipak STERIKING flat rolls Type R43 and R44).
STERILIZE
Sterilization must be performed immediately after
cleaning-disinfection.
The loading pattern defined by the autoclave
manufacturer must be follow.
DO NOT exceed
• the maximum number of sterilization cycles allowed.
• a sterilization temperature of 138°C and a holding
time of 20 min.
DO NOT use a class N sterilizator to reprocess
PIEZON handpieces.
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DO NOT use hot-air sterilization and radio-
sterilization procedures: they destroy the products.
Moist heat sterilization of products shall be performed
according to ISO 17665 and in compliance with
respective country requirements.
STORE
Store the sterilized products at a temperature of 5°C to 40°C in a:
• dry,
• clean
• and dust-free environment.
Absolute pressure
1
Handpieces:
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Reinstall the O-ring first, then put the light guide into
the nose cap and screw it on the handpiece.
Reinstall the original instrument with its
CombiTorque
The prevacuum moist heat (steam) process can be
used with any EMS product packaged in appropriate
single or double pouches:
Parameters for the prevacuum moist heat cycle:
• 3 prevacuum phases
• Pressure of 3 bar
• Humidity of 100%
• Temperature of 132°C
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(minimum)
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(minimum)
Users must ensure that the reprocessing processes,
including resources, materials and personnel, are
capable to reach the required results and maintained
over time: it is the user's responsibility to ensure that
validation of the reprocessing procedures is kept up to
date at all times.
PIEZON Handpieces:
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PIEZON Instruments with CombiTorque
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1
3 min
Hold time (full cycle)
20 min
Dry
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