Coltene SPEC 3 - Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures; Disassembly and Inspection

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- Check curing depth and time using the enclosed test
block. See Composite Curing Test Block Instructions.
(Section 5.5)
• If the LED light is ickering or unstable
- Please contact our customer service representative for
assistance.
VII. Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilizing
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions must be followed
after each use. Polyethylene lm barrier sleeves supplied with
the S.P.E.C. 3
®
LED Curing Light are single use and non-sterile.
The purpose is to aid in infection control by addressing cross
contamination. Ensure that a new undamaged barrier sleeve is
installed each time the S.P.E.C. 3
®
LED Curing Light is used.
Suggested surface disinfectant:
• CaviCide
®*
(or equivalent quaternary/alcohol blend
disinfectant)
Do NOT use:
• Glutaraldehyde
• Denatured alcohol
• Lysol
®*
• Phenol or phenolic cleaner
• Ammonia complex
• Iodine complex solutions
Disassembly and Inspection:
1. Remove the red elastomer rubber light shield or eye shield
from glass ber-optic light guide. Examine for damage.
2. Remove and discard used polyethylene barrier shield.
3. Remove light guide from handpiece by gently pulling it
straight out. Examine light guide ends for damage or
composite material adhering to the tip. Examine the light
shield for tears or distortion. Replace if any damage is
noted on either component.
* CaviCide
®
, CaviWipes
®
and Lysol
®
are not registered trademarks of
Coltène/Whaledent Inc.
Handpiece and Charger Base
Cleaning:
1. Initial cleaning of handpiece must begin immediately after
use to prevent drying of soil and contaminants in and on
the device.
2. All exterior surfaces of the eye shield handpiece or
charger base may be wiped with CaviWipes
®*
or a cloth
soaked in surface disinfectant to remove gross soil. Do
not allow cleaning solution to invade the interior of
these components since this may adversely affect the
electronics.
Disinfecting:
1. All exterior surfaces of the handpiece or charger base
must be wiped and wetted with CaviWipes
®*
or a cloth
soaked in surface disinfectant.
2. Allow the CaviCide
®*
surface disinfectant to reside on the
surface for a minimum of 3 minutes. Do not allow the
disinfectant to dry on the surface.
Rinsing:
1. Using clean tap water on a clean cloth, wipe away
residual disinfectant.