Midwest E Directions For Use Manual

Handpiece attachments

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Midwest
Handpiece Attachments
Directions For Use
CAUTION: US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed dental professional
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E
1:5 L
1:1 / 1:1 L
5:1 / 5:1 L
1:1 ST
Doc. No. 87512-0914

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  • Page 1 ® Midwest Handpiece Attachments 1:5 L Directions For Use 1:1 / 1:1 L 5:1 / 5:1 L 1:1 ST CAUTION: US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed dental professional Doc. No. 87512-0914...
  • Page 2 All trademarks referred to are the property of their respective owners Manufactured for: DENTSPLY Professional A division of DENTSPLY International 901 West Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018-1843 www.dentsply.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Important Information ........................4 Indications for Use .......................... 4 Contraindications ..........................4 Warnings ............................5 Cautions ............................6 Applied Symbols ..........................7 2 Cleaning and Maintanence ......................8 3 Sterilization ............................ 11 4 Installation and Operation ......................12 5 Specifications ..........................
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Midwest E 1:5L and 1:1 ST are intended for: The removal of decayed matter, cavity and crown preparation, and the removal of fillings and surface finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces.
  • Page 5: Warnings

    Any form of misuse or changes to the product may lead to personal injury or damage to the device.  ® These handpiece attachments are for use with the Midwest E Electric Handpiece system. Use of non-original or spare parts not provided by DENTSPLY or DENTSPLY authorized dealers can result in personal injury or damage to the device.
  • Page 6: Cautions

    Use of a rubber dam is recommended. o When using the Midwest E 1:5L attachment always use with the cooling spray on.  To dispose of this device adhere to local, state, federal and/or other governing regulations.
  • Page 7: Applied Symbols

    1 Important Information Applied Symbols Appearing in the manual: Appearing on the packaging: Handle with care A potential hazard to the operator/patient Keep dry Important information for the operator. A potential Maximum stacking load hazard that may lead to damage to the device Temperature range Sterilizable up to 135°C (275°F) Atmospheric Pressure...
  • Page 8: Cleaning And Maintanence

    2 Cleaning and Maintenance 2 Cleaning and Maintanence WARNING:  Always take protective actions when handling with patients.  Always follow the cleaning and sterilization instructions after each patient use for infection control.  Never soak the handpiece attachment in the cleaning solution. Excessive exposure to cleaning products may cause damage to the handpieces.
  • Page 9  Cleaning Spray (Midwest Plus Cleaner)  Maintenance Spray (Midwest Plus Lubricant) To Clean Handpiece Attachments with an Automated Cleaning System: ® Clean handpiece attachments after every use with the Midwest Automate Automated Handpiece Maintenance System:  Clean and maintain the handpiece attachments in accordance to the directions ®...
  • Page 10 While holding the can of Midwest Plus Aerosol Spray upright, insert the nozzle fully into the back-end of the attachment and cover the head of the attachment with Midwest Spray Guard or a paper towel. Spray no more than one (1) second If excess debris appears, spray again but no more than (1) second.
  • Page 11: Sterilization

    3 Sterilization 3 Sterilization Sterilization Sterilize dental handpiece attachments in a sterilizer per manufacturer recommendations. Refer to manufacturer instructions for list of equipment required. Recommended sterilization methods or parameters are as follows: Dynamic Air Removal: 135 °C (275 °F) Minimum sterilization time = 3.5 minutes Drying time not applicable Unwrapped Minimum Pressure = 300 Pa...
  • Page 12: Installation And Operation

     Failure to correctly attach the handpiece attachment to the motor may cause personal injury, before each use check whether the handpiece is securely latched to the motor.  Do NOT attach or remove the handpiece while the motor is running (i.e. pressing the foot switch).  Always wear protective gloves when working with handpieces.
  • Page 13 4 Installation and Operation To Attach a Handpiece Attachment to the Motor Coupling: 1. Ensure the O-rings on the motor coupling are lubricated with Midwest Plus lubricant by using a cotton roll coated with the lubricant spray. 2. Insert the handpiece in the motor coupling and rotate until the latch engagesflush with the coupling as illustrated below.
  • Page 14 4 Installation and Operation Installing Burs and Files WARNING:  Only use burs or files that meet the criteria described in the Specifications Section 4 “Tools (Burs/Files)”.  Never use worn out burs or files.  Handle files and burs with caution when installing as they can be very sharp. ...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    5 Specifications 5 Specifications Handpiece Attachment Technical Specifications Midwest E 1:5L Midwest E 1:1L or 1:1 Midwest E 5:1L or 5:1 Description High Speed, Contra-Angle Low Speed, Contra-Angle Low Speed, Contra-Angle Light Light or No Light Light or No Light...
  • Page 16 5 Specifications Midwest E 1:5L Midwest E 1:1L or 1:1 Midwest E 5:1L or 5:1 Tools (Burs/Files) Carbide cutter/diamond Carbide cutter/diamond drill Carbide cutter/diamond drill grinder made of steel or carbide made of steel or carbide made of steel or carbide...
  • Page 17 5 Specifications Midwest E 1:1 ST Description Straight Labeling Blue ring Max. motor drive speed 40,000 min Gear Ratio Transmission 1 : 1 Max. rotation speed 40,000 min Classification as per Class IIa 93/42/EEC Connection of instruments ISO 3964 / DIN 13940...
  • Page 18 5 Specifications Midwest E 1:1 ST Tools Handpiece drill/contra-angle drill made of steel or carbide according to ISO 1797-1, type 2 - Shaft diameter: 2.334 – 2.350 mm - With drill stop: Shaft clamping length min. 12 mm / max. 22 mm - Without drill stop: Shaft clamping length min.
  • Page 19 5 Specifications Operating Conditions Installation location: Permitted in interior rooms Ambient temperature: 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F) 30 – 75 % Relative humidity: Storage and transport conditions Ambient temperature: Transport: -30 to 70 °C (-22 to 158 °F) Storage: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) 5 –...
  • Page 20: Spare Parts

    6 Spare Parts 6 Spare Parts ® NOTE: There are no spare parts available for the handpiece attachments. Service of the Midwest E handpiece attachments are restricted to DENTSPLY authorized service personnel only. Page 20...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    The Midwest E Handpiece Attachments are guaranteed to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from date of purchase – provided the handpiece attachments have been operated and maintained as prescribed in these Instructions for Use, at the discretion of DENTSPLY, and has not been subject to apparent misuse, abuse or accident.

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