Coltene SPEC 3 - Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization; Drying and Reassembly

12 S.P.E.C. 3
®
LED Curing LIght
EN
Drying:
1. Use a clean dry cloth to dry the exterior surfaces. Do not
allow uids to accumulate in the charger base socket as
this may adversely affect the electronics.
Light Guide (fiber optic glass)
Cleaning:
1. Initial cleaning of the ber optic light guide must begin
immediately after use to prevent drying of soil and
contaminants in and on the device.
2. All exterior surfaces may be wiped with CaviWipes
®*
or a
cloth soaked in surface disinfectant to remove gross soil.
Use a soft brush to remove contaminants in the junction
between the glass rod and metal ferrule if necessary.
3. Clean thoroughly using an ultrasonic cleaner such as the
Coltène/Whaledent BioSonic
®
Ultrasonic Cleaning System
with BioSonic
®
UC32 Solution Concentrate or equivalent.
Minimum cycle time 10 minutes.
Sterilizing:
Package in a FDA cleared wrap prior to sterilization. Sterilization
can be performed with either of the following cycles;
1. In a gravity autoclave at 132°C/270°F for 15 minutes
with a 15–30minute drying time.
2. In a pre-vacuum sterilizer at 132°C/270°F for 4 minutes
with a 20–30minute drying time.
Light Shield/Tacking Tip(Elastomer Rubber)
Cleaning:
1. Initial cleaning of the light shield must begin immediately
after use to prevent drying of soil and contaminants in
and on the device.
2. All exterior surfaces may be wiped with CaviWipes
®*
or a
cloth soaked in surface disinfectant to remove gross soil.
Examine the light shield for damage and discard if any
cuts, tears, or distortion is noted.
3. Clean thoroughly using an ultrasonic cleaner such as the
Coltène/Whaledent BioSonic
®
Ultrasonic Cleaning System
with BioSonic
®
UC32 Solution Concentrate or equivalent.
Minimum cycle time 10 minutes.
4. The elastomer rubber light shield and Tacking Tips can be
cleaned, sterilized and reused. Prior to re-use inspect for
damage and discard if damage is detected.
Sterilizing:
Package in a sterilization wrap. Sterilization can be performed
with either of the following cycles;
1. In a gravity autoclave at 132°C/270°F for 15 minutes
with a 15–30minute drying time.
2. In a pre-vacuum sterilizer at 132°C/270°F for 4 minutes
with a 20–30minute drying time.
Reassembly & Storage
1. After all parts have been allowed to dry completely,
gently insert the metal end of the glass ber optic light
guide into the circular opening of the handpiece. Make
sure the light guide is completely inserted until it stops.
This will position the light guide properly with the internal
LED light source.
2. Slip the entire assembly into a new undamaged
polyethylene lm barrier sleeve. Be careful not to cause
damage to the barrier sleeve lm.
3. Fold the end of the barrier sleeve lm over the tip of the
ber optic light guide making sure the seam in the barrier
sleeve does not pass across the light exit face of the light
guide. This will allow optimum light output.