6 Service
6.1 Cleaning and care
Dentsply Sirona
Operating Instructions Orthophos E
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D3352.201.12.01.0203.2019
6.1.3 Sterilization
WARNING
Infections can be transmitted from patient to patient.
Accessories that are not sterilized correctly can cause illness in
patients.
➢ All accessories that are suitable for sterilization should only be
sterilized in an autoclave at 132°C (270 °F), with at least
4minutes holding time and at 2.1bar (30.5psi) overpressure.
The following accessories can be sterilized:
In addition, also use the hygienic protective sleeves; see ‘Hygienic
protective sleeves’ [→31].
WARNING
The hygienic protective sleeves are single use devices.
Contaminated hygienic protective sleeves can cause illness in
patients.
➢ Replace the hygienic protective sleeves after each patient.