Disinfection And Sterilization - DCI Edge 5 Series Instructions For Use Manual

SERIES 5 SIDE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Instructions For Use

DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION

BARRIER TECHNIQUE
Wherever possible, use disposable barriers and change them between patients. The barrier technique will ensure
maximum long-term durability of the surfaces and finishes of the equipment.
DISINFECTION & STERILIZATION
The Manufacturer will not attempt to specify the required intervals for disinfection nor can it recommend the overall
best surface disinfectant. Please refer to the Infection Control Recommendations published by the American Dental
Association for further information.
The use of chemical disinfecting agents is not necessary if the instrument is going to be sterilized. While their use may
be easy and quick, it is important to know the effectiveness of any chemical disinfectant against the various agents of
infection that may be encountered.
CHEMICAL DISINFECTION
Follow the instructions below carefully to ensure the longest life for your equipment:
1. Only use the acceptable disinfectants listed. Use of
unacceptable products will void your warranty.
2. Thoroughly wash all areas that have been exposed to
disinfectant cleaners with mild soap and warm water
at least once per day. This wash down will minimize
the harmful effects of chemical disinfectant residues
being allowed to accumulate on the equipment.
3. When using chemical disinfectants, always pay
strict attention to the manufacturer's disinfectant
directions.
4. When using concentrated disinfectants, measure the
concentrate carefully and mix according to package
directions.
5. Disinfectant solutions that are relatively harmless
to surfaces at their recommended strengths can be
corrosive at higher than recommended dilution ratios.
STERILIZATION
There are several methods of sterilization that may be used. It is
important to remember, however, that regardless of the method
you choose, temperatures should never exceed 275° Fahrenheit
(135° Celsius). Any of the following sterilization methods may
be safely used on your autoclavable instruments:
• Steam Autoclave
• Ethylene Oxide Gas
• Chemical Vapor Process
Do not allow the instruments to come into contact with the
walls of the sterilizer. Avoid placing the instruments in close
proximity to the sterilizer heating element. Dry heat sterilization
is not recommended because of the difficulty in maintaining the
precise temperature control necessary to prevent damage to the
instruments.
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Conditionally Acceptable Disinfectants
Phthalaldehyde
Quarternary Ammonium
Glutaraldehyde
These disinfectants will harm the
CAUTION:
surface finish of dental equipment and are not
recommended.
Unacceptable:
Strong Phenols/Phenol Alcohol combinations
Sodium Hypochlorite/Household Bleach
Sodium Bromide
Strong Alcohol
Household Cleaners (Dental Equipment Only)
Citric Acids
Iodophors
Ammonium Chloride
Accelerated Hydrogen (0.5%)
CAUTION: When using the chemical
vapor process, it is essential to rinse
out all cleaning agents with clear water.
The internal surfaces and passages must be
thoroughly purged of residual cleaning agents by
flushing with water then isopropyl alcohol. This
will prevent the formation of a crystalline residue
resulting from reactions between the chemical
vapor solutions and cleaning agents.
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