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RomiApex™ A-15
APEX LOCATOR
User Manual

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  • Page 1 RomiApex™ A-15 APEX LOCATOR User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………..…..2 Indications for use …….…………………………………….…. 3 Precautions ………………………………………………..….. 3 Adverse Reactions ………………………..…………..……….. 3 Package Contents………………………...………………..…... 3 Getting Started ……………………………………..…………... 4 5.1 General ……………………………………………………..4 5.2 Installing / Replacing the Battery ………………..…..4 5.3 Device operation..…………………………..………………. 5 5.4 Audio feedback …………………………………..…..…..
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction We congratulate you for making the right choice of preferring our new and advanced Apex Locator RomiApex™ A-15 over other good quality and known devices available on the market. Utilizing the advantages of its well proven patented technology, RomiApex™ A-15 offers both the highly skilled endodontic and the general practitioner performing root canal treatments a precise, user-friendly, easy to use apex locator.
  • Page 4: Indications For Use

    Precautions RomiApex™ A-15 was not tested on patients with implanted electro-medical devices (pacemakers, etc.). Use of RomiApex™ A-15 on patients or by personnel with such devices should be avoided. Do not use RomiApex™ A-15 near devices emitting electromagnetic noise such as fluorescent lamps, film viewers, ultrasonic devices, etc.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    RomiApex™ A-15. Installing / Replacing the Battery RomiApex™ A-15 is powered by standard AAA size 1.5V alkaline battery 5.2.1 To install / replace the battery, release the screw and remove the battery compartment cover on the rear side of the device (Pic. 1a).
  • Page 6: Device Operation

    5.2.2 When the battery is depleted, blinking Low Battery indicator will appear on the screen (Pic.2). RomiApex™ A-15 will continue normal operation even with low battery, but the battery should be replaced before it becomes flat, as described in section 5.2.1 above.
  • Page 7 Make sure that irrigation solution, blood or saliva are not overflowing from the tooth cavity, dry the cavity before performing measurements. 5.3.5 RomiApex™ A-15 detects automatically beginning of measurements, checks the quality of the electrical contact and the conductivity of the root canal.
  • Page 8 5.3.8 File position in the median and the apical zones is visually indicated by color segments inside the root canal image and numerical readings 2.0, 1.5, 1.0, 0.75, 0.5, 0.25, 0.0 (Apex/Foramen) accompanied by audio signals with varied frequency (Pic. 6-9). Median Zone (Blue) Pic.
  • Page 9 5.3.9 At the apical file position (0.0) solid audio tone is emitted (Pic. 9) Apex (Red) Pic. 9 5.3.10 In the case of over-instrumentation, the red OVER indicator is turned on, accompanied by alarm beeps. “Fo” reading - indicates ‘Foramen over- instrumentation’-, appears in the numerical field (Pic.
  • Page 10: Audio Feedback

    Audio feedback RomiApex™ A-15 is equipped with an audio indicator which enables monitoring of the progression of the file within the canal in the apical zone. This function is activated in parallel with progression of the file. It enables monitoring of file advance in the apical zone even without seeing the display.
  • Page 11 6.2 Disinfection and sterilization procedure Operation Instructions Details and Warnings Preparation at the No particular point of use prior requirements. to processing Preparation for No particular decontamination/ requirements. preparation before cleaning Cleaning: The accessories are not Automated intended for automated cleaning.
  • Page 12: Certification

    Mr. Eitan Margalit, General Manager Limited Warranty RomiApex™ A-15 is warranted for 24 months from the date of purchase. The accessories (cables, battery etc.) are warranted for 6 months from the date of purchase. The warranty is valid for normal usage conditions. Any damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, or as a result of service or modification other than by a person authorized by the manufacturer will render the warranty void.
  • Page 13: Disclaimer

    Technical Specifications RomiApex™ A-15 electronic apex locator belongs to the following category of medical devices: Internally powered equipment (AAA 1.5V alkaline battery)
  • Page 14 RomiApex A15 Rev. 05 – 09/10 Manufacturer: Romidan Ltd. 5 Simcha Holzberg St., 55022 Kiryat Ono, Israel Email: export@romidan.com www.romidan.com...

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