Sterilizing Autoclavable Sleeves In The Autoclave And Using Disposable Windows - Dentsply Sirona Primescan Connect Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions Primescan Connect
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6.1.3.10 Sterilizing autoclavable sleeves in the autoclave and using
disposable windows
The Primescan scanner can be operated with autoclavable metal
sleeves with replaceable disposable windows. These parts can be
ordered using the following order numbers:
● Autoclavable metal sleeve: 67 24 640
● Replaceable disposable window (50 units): 66 64 267
NOTE
The standard window sleeves cannot be treated in the autoclave.
➢ Use only the autoclavable metal sleeves in the autoclave.
NOTE
The autoclavable metal sleeves with replaceable disposable windows
cannot be used in the following circumstance:
- When using color analysis.
NOTE
When using autoclavable metal sleeves with replaceable disposable
windows, the scanner must be calibrated after every batch (50
sleeves) (see "Calibrating the scanner [→ 64]").
NOTE
The autoclavable metal sleeve may only be used with the disposable
window inserted.
➢ Make sure that a disposable window is inserted each time you
use it.
1. Carry out a preliminary cleaning process after each patient (see
"Preliminary cleaning of the sleeve [→ 52]").
2. Remove the sleeve from the scanner body (see "Removing the
sleeve [→ 52]").
3. Pull on the disposable window to remove it from the sleeve and
dispose of it in accordance with standard procedures.
4. Clean the scanner head with a dry cloth.
5. Disinfect the scanner holder (see "Non-critical surfaces [→ 48]").
6. Place the white protective sleeve on the scanner head and place
the scanner in the scanner holder.
7. Place the autoclavable sleeve without the disposable window in a
bag that is suitable for sterilization in an autoclave.
8. Place the bag with the sleeve in the autoclave and perform the
sterilization in accordance with the specifications of the autoclave
manufacturer.
9. Remove the bag with the sleeve from the autoclave and store the
sterilized sleeve in such a way that it is protected from
contamination until the next use.
10. To use the autoclavable sleeve for the next patient, take a
disposable window out of its packaging and push it into the window
holder of the sleeve.
11. Remove the white protective sleeve from the scanner head.
6 Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
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