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TP202 20-42-FO-00014 Rev A1 C2169
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To sterilize a Midmark high-speed handpiece...
A) Remove bur. (If equipped, the swivel coupler must be detached and autoclaved separately at the
same temperatures as a handpiece.)
B) Placehandpieceinautoclavebag.Theuseofautoclavebagsdramaticallyreducesberopticlight
output deterioration and handpiece cosmetic damage.
C) Load autoclave bag containing handpiece into autoclave or chemiclave. Load autoclave bags for
maximum penetration of steam or chemical vapor.
D) Cycle the handpiece according to the autoclave / chemiclave manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
exceed 275°F (135° C).
E) Immediatelyremovehandpiecefromautoclaveorchemiclave.Allowtocoolsucientlypriorto
handling.
F) As soon as handpiece is cool enough to handle, wipe fiber optic light transmitting surfaces clean in
all locations (both ends of handpiece) with isopropyl alcohol and cotton swab. This step is
particularly critical to maintaining light output (Fiber Optic High-Speed Handpieces Only).
G) If cleaning fiber optics of a swivel high-speed handpiece, remember to clean surfaces in both
locations on the handpiece and swivel coupler.
H) If equipped, reattach swivel coupler to handpiece.
Midmark High-Speed Handpiece
Cleaning/Maintenance continued...
Equipment Alert
Refer to handpiece manufacturer on all other handpieces
for suggested cleaning and maintenance procedures.
All Fiber Optic
Handpieces
All Fiber Optic
Handpieces
Fiber Optic
Handpieces
w/Swivel Coupler
Fiber Optic
Handpieces
w/Swivel Coupler
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