A-Dec 500 - Care, Sterilization, and Specifications; Surface Care and Sterilization Protocol; Service Specifications

A-dec 500 Assistant’s Instrumentation Care
86.0603.00 Page 11
Care Instructions
Touch and Transfer Surfaces
Touch surfaces are those areas that require contact and become potential cross-contamination points
during dental procedures. The minimum touch surface locations on A-dec 500 products include the
touchpad(s), control head brake handles, and dental light handles and switches.
Transfer surfaces are those surfaces that are contaminated by contact with instruments and other
inanimate objects. The primary transfer surfaces on the A-dec 500 product include traditional holders,
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instrument pad, and trays.
A-dec recommends barrier protection for all applicable touch and transfer surfaces. When used, barriers
must be FDA market-cleared barrier plastic. Cover-All™ barrier film or any other FDA market-cleared
barrier film is suitable for this application. Refer to your national regulatory authorities for barrier
recommendations specific to your locale. Barrier plastics should be removed and discarded after each
patient treatment.
For touch and transfer surfaces where barrier protection is not applicable or when barriers are
compromised, please refer to A-dec’s Equipment Asepsis Owner’s Guide (P/N 85.0696.00) for
recommendations on proper cleaning and chemical disinfection.
Heat Sterilization
High volume evacuators (HVE), saliva ejectors (SE), and air/water syringes should be steam autoclaved
between patients. The following protocol should be followed:
HVE – steam autoclave at 134°C (273°F), 6 minutes holding time
SE – steam autoclave at 134°C (273°F), 6 minutes holding time
Air/Water Syringe - steam autoclave at 134°C (273°F), 4 minutes holding time
Each handheld device with air and water lines should be discharged for 20-30 seconds between each
patient to reduce the chance of cross-contamination as a result of potential bio-burden retraction.
Specifications
Minimum air, water and vacuum service requirements for proper unit operation:
Air: 2.50 scfm (70.80 l/min) at 80 psi (551 kPa).
Water: 1.50 gpm (5.68 l/min) at 40 psi (276 kPa).
Vacuum: 12 cfm (339.84 l/min) at 8 inches of mercury (27 kPa).
Specifications are subject to change without notice.