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Please follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in order to avoid damaging
the sensors. Disinfection of the X-ray image sensor at the end of each day is
recommended even when sheaths are used.
WARNING
Do not autoclave sensor. Autoclave sterilizers will permanently
damage the KaVo IXS sensor.
Recommended Disinfecting Solutions
Decontaminate the sensor, cable and holders in accordance with CDC – or your
country’s (e.g., OSAP) standards – for infection control. KaVo recommends
wiping the KaVo IXS sensor with one of the following cleaning agents.
• CaviCide® (Manufactured by Metrex)
• CaViWipes™ (Distributed by Kerr)
• ProSpray™ (manufactured by Certol)
• Sani-Cloth® Plus, HB (manufactured by PDI)
DO NOT:
• Clean the sensor using non appropriate tools.
Maintenance
KaVo IXS does not require any special maintenance other than regular cleaning and
disinfection. It is recommended use KaVo Software Manager for automatic software
updates.
Go to kavo.com/downloads for more information on using KaVo Software Manager.
DTX Go may also be used for managing your software updates.
Image Quality Assurance
Image quality of the KaVo IXS sensor depends on several factors:
• the quality of the X-ray source (kV, focal spot size, distance)
• the alignment of the X-ray source to the anatomic region
• the applied X-ray dose / exposure time
• the settings of the computer monitor
It is recommended that you establish a procedure for periodic review of the image
quality. If image quality is not satisfactory, or degrading, please check the
contributing system parts as outlined below:
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