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n For sterilization of very small }loads, e.g. in the endodontic field (e.g. Hedström files, reamers, K-files), use the
semicircular small parts insert. Hang the small parts insert either higher or lower in the universal basket.
n When using the holder with ISO adapters and the holder with round mounts, up to 7 unwrapped straight and contra-
angle handpieces or turbines can be sterilized.
Packaging
Only ever use packaging materials and systems (}sterile barrier systems) which fulfil the standard }EN 868-5. The cor-
rect use of suitable packaging is important in achieving successful sterilization results.
You can employ soft packaging such as transparent sterilization packaging, paper bags, sterilization paper or fleece.
Soft sterilization packaging
WARNING
Failure to observe this can result in unsterile instruments and thus endanger the health of patient and
the practice team.
Please comply with the following when using soft sterilization packaging e.g. MELAfol 1002:
n Always sterilize soft sterilization packages using the package holder.
n Wrap only one instrument in each sterilization package.
n Arrange soft sterilization packaging standing vertically in the package holder to ensure that the paper side of the
outer packaging points to the outside.
n Clamp the sterilization packaging on both sides into the slots of the package holder. Use appropriately wide
sterilization packaging (a width of 10 cm is recommended).
n Unless the manufacturer has specified otherwise, the handpieces should be placed in the steam sterilizer with their
shaft (the drive side) pointing upwards.
n Sterilization packaging may not be jammed between the door gasket and sliding door. If necessary, fold over the top
of the packaging (film side up).
n If the seal seam tears during sterilization, the sterilization packaging may be too small or too full. Re-wrap the
instruments and perform sterilization again. The sterilization packaging should be filled to ¾ or the spacing for the
sealing seam should be 3cm.
n If the seal seam tears open during sterilization, extend the sealing impulse of the package sealing device or seal the
sterilization packaging with a double seam.
n If there is more damage to the sterilization packaging in the Prion-Program S, reinforce the industrial seams of the
sterilization packaging by resealing them before sterilization.
Multiple wrapping
The steam sterilizer uses a fractionated flow procedure. The use of }multiple wrapping is not possible.
Mixed loads
}Mixed loads may not be sterilized.
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