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STERILIZATION
WARNING
Sterilize by autoclave after each patient use.
Sterilization is required before rst use.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during the sterilization and lubrication process. This should include eye protection and gloves.
• Do not use ultrasonic bath, boiling water or chemicals to clean the handpiece.
• Autoclave heating element could be located at the bottom of the sterilization chamber. To ensure that handpieces do not overheat, place
handpieces on central or upper tray.
• Do not autoclave handpieces together with other instruments.
• Do not use dry heat sterilization.
• Keep handpiece in sterilization pouch until ready to use.
1. Wipe o handpiece with damp cloth.
2. Place the handpiece in a sterilization pouch and seal. Bag handpieces individually.
3. Steam autoclave for 15 minutes at 275
º
F (135
º
C ) in an autoclave.
4. Allow a minimum of 20 minutes for the drying cycle.
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