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5) Wipe the exterior of the handpiece and the irrigation nozzle clean using a cloth moistened with disinfectant
or ethanol with a concentration of 60 - 90%. (Fig. 15, 16)
When using disinfectant, follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the disinfectant.
Use a state-sanctioned disinfectant with proven bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal properties.
The following disinfectants can
be used in the United States and Canada.
CaviCide
®
, CaviWipes
®
(manufactured by Metrex)
After cleaning and disinfection, if the residual moisture is present, wipe off with dry cloth or blow it off with
compressed air( ≤ 0.35MPa) until there is no moisture in the interior and exterior.
When blowing off with compressed air, cover the handpiece with cloth to prevent scattering of water.
Proceed to "9-3 Cleaning and Lubrication".
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
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