13-30 Probes and Biopsy
Glutaraldehyde-based sterilant (only applicable for plastic needle-guided bracket):
Chemical
name
Trade name Procedures
Glutaraldehyde
(2.2-2.7%)
Cidex Activated
Glutaraldehyde
Solution
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the solution for details.
Soak the transducer into the activated solution for
10 hours (
20-25℃).
z Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning
concentration of the solution, and method of disinfections and dilution. Note that
the glutaraldehyde disinfectant solution needs an activating solution.
z Rinse the needle-guided bracket thoroughly with sterile water to remove all
chemical residues on it.
z Wipe off the water on the needle-guided bracket with sterile cloth or gauze after
rinsing it.
z Before safety and performance is affected, plastic bracket NGB-007 can be
sterilized by Cidex Activated Glutaraldehyde Solution for at least 233 times (10
hours for one time).
STERRAD 100S low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization system
Chemical
name
Trade name Procedures
Hydrogen
peroxide gas
plasma
Hydrogen
peroxide vapor
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
producer of the solution for details.
z Refer to the instruction of STERRAD 100S sterilizing system provided by the
manufacturer for operation instructions and cautions.
z The sterilization system is available for metal needle-guided brackets.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Peroxyacetic Acid -based sterilant (only applicable for plastic
needle-guided bracket):
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Minncare
®
Cold
Sterilant
22% Hydrogen Peroxide
4.5% Peroxyacetic Acid
Dilute the sterilant with sterilized
purified water (1:20).
Immersed time: 11 hours.
Temperature: 20℃-25℃.
Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
Before safety and performance is affected, plastic bracket NGB-007 can be sterilized by
Minncare COLD STERILANT for at least 245 times (11 hours for one time).
High-pressure steam sterilization (only applicable for metal guided-bracket)
Autoclaving (moist heat) 121℃ for 20 minutes.
The high-pressure steam/ immersion sterilization do not affect the bracket dual life,
and the dual life is affected by the daily application of the bracket. Please check the
appearance of the bracket before using.
NOTE: Repeated sterilization may degrade the safety and performance of the needle-
guided bracket.
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