Preva Dental X-ray System User Manual, 00-02-1576, Revision ZA1
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Maintenance
In the interest of equipment safety, a regular maintenance program must be established. Include annual
system function checking in this program. It is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for this service and
to assure that the personnel performing service procedures are fully qualified.
Cleaning and
Disinfecting
Employ personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infections.
Clean the outside of the system using a damp towel or non-alcohol based disinfectant.
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Do not allow liquids to drip into the system electronics.
• Do not spray cleaner or disinfectant directly onto the
machine.
• Protect the system from contamination using barriers
available from dental distributors.
• Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s recommendations
when using their cleaner or disinfectant.
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If not using a barriers, perform these cleaning and disinfecting steps between each
patient:
1. Remove gross bio-burden from the cone, handles, and structure with a
disposable towel moistened with water.
2. Dry the cone, handles, and structure with disposable towels.
3. Wipe the cone, handles, and structure with a germicidal broad-spectrum
disinfectant.
4. Clean any remaining disinfectant residue from the system with a disposable
towel moistened with water. This additional step prevents possible product
discoloration or corrosion.
5. Dry the cone, handles and structure with paper towels.
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The Preva Dental X-ray System is not waterproof. Clean it
only with moistened, not saturated, towels.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using
germicidal disinfectants.