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Autoclavable Mouthpieces
Cleaning, Sterilization and Maintenance
Things You Should Know
The DryShield DS1 is made from a high heat-tolerant material, and the DryShield mouthpiece is made of an autoclavable silicone material. All DryShield
components are completely autoclavable. DryShield recommends following standard infection control protocols for sterilization.
DryShield DS1
• After completion of dental procedure, DryShield recommends running the DryShield DS1 with a non-corrosive, pH neutral enzymatic cleaning
solution and performing a surface disinfection with a disinfectant wipe between each patient. Users have the option to sterilize the DryShield DS1.
• Maintenance of the lever o-ring is done through visual inspection. Replace o-ring when lever function decreases.
DryShield Autoclavable Mouthpiece
• After completion of each dental procedure, detach mouthpiece from bite block and place both in ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes.
• Next, clean the separated mouthpiece and bite block of debris by thoroughly scrubbing with soap and water or a detergent solution.
• Clean the inside of the mouthpiece through access at the slit opening and at the suction connector region using a long-handled brush and thorough
scrubbing.
• Then, rinse under running water, air dry and place in autoclave pouch to be sterilized.
• The DryShield Mouthpiece MUST BE sterilized between each use. Sterilize in a steam autoclave machine at minimum 121 °C (250 °F) for a minimum
of 30 minutes. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes in drying cycle.
The sterilization parameters for the DryShield Mouthpiece are found below.
DryShield Autoclavable mouthpieces are autoclavable up to 50 times.
Cycle Type Parameter Minimum Set Point
Gravity 250° F (121°C) Exposure Temperature 250° F (121°C)
Exposure Time 30 minutes
Dry Time 30 minutes
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