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4.1.5 Sterilization Information
Steam sterilization is safe and effective and has
no contraindications for its use in sterilizing
powered surgical handpieces, attachments and
accessories.
4.1.5.1 Sterilization Warnings,
Precautions and Notes
WARNING: The use of disinfecting
solutions for an exterior instrument
wipe will not sterilize the equipment
and is not recommended.
1. Do not sterilize equipment with Ethylene
Oxide (EtO).
2. Do not sterilize the controller or the
3-Pedal Footswitch (C9863).
3. Never sterilize any handpiece in a Washer/
Sterilizer, STERIS System, Abtox
Plazlyte™ or comparable sterilization
methods.
4. Do not sterilize handpieces in cold
sterilants like CIDEX.
5. Do Not “Peel Pack”
handpieces or
attachments for sterilization. Sterilization in
a sealed pouch traps moisture which can
cause damage.
6. ALWAYS lubricate the 20°, 70°, and 90°
angle attachments, Low Speed Drill
attachments, and the MicroChoice
Wiredriver Attachment (5020-028) prior to
sterilization. See “4.1.4 Attachment
Lubricating Instructions” on page 122.
7. Handpieces with collet mechanisms and
suction control valves must be sterilized
with the collet and suction control valve
fully open.
8. Do not run handpieces while warm. Allow
adequate time for cooling prior to surgery.
Do not immerse in liquid or cover with a
damp cloth to cool. Cool by exposure to
room temperature.
NOTES:
1. Sterilization validation has been
conducted in accordance with the
requirements of AAMI TIR12.
2. Additional drying time may be required
for complete heat and moisture
dissipation. Operation of a handpiece or
attachments that are not completely cool
or dry may decrease performance and/or
reliability.
All handpieces, attachments and kits may be
processed in a pre-vacuum steam sterilizer
(Steam Pre-vacuum) or in a gravity (downward)
displacement sterilizer (Steam Gravity). Place
handpiece(s), handpiece cord(s), and/or
attachments/accessories in an appropriate
instrument tray or a fully perforated, wrapped
container, when applicable. Follow the
recommended minimum sterilization exposure
times listed on the following pages.
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