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5. Instructions for Use
5.1 Instrument Reprocessing Recommendations
The HYDRIM M2 G4 is designed to clean and thermally disinfect (depending on the
cycle chosen) general dental and medical instruments.
The disinfection level (A
0
=3000) is intended to reduce the number of viable microorganisms
on a product to a level appropriate for its intended further handling or use depending on
requirements specified by regional or national authorities. Regulatory authorities may
specify more stringent requirements within the territories for which they are responsible.
For non-invasive medical devices, SciCan recommends terminal sterilisation
after processing in the HYDRIM M2 G4 according to local guidelines.
For invasive medical devices, such as dental handpieces, terminal
sterilisation must be performed after processing in the HYDRIM M2 G4.
Prior to placing instruments in the HYDRIM and using the optional handpiece
adaptor, consult the instrument manufacturer’s reprocessing instructions
for suitabability and cleaning in a thermal-disinfector. If in doubt, seek the
advice of the instrument manufacturer.
Examples of medical and dental instruments suitable for cleaning and disinfecting in the
HYDRIM M2 G4 include:
•Stainlesssteelscalers,spatulasandhemostats.
•Stainlesssteelretractors,needleholders,skinhooks,tissueforceps,scissors,
curettes, and other stainless steel instruments free of deep cavities.
For best results, instruments processed in the HYDRIM M2 G4 should have the
following properties:
•Heatresistancetoatemperatureofupto96°C
•Corrosionresistanceinthepresenceofheatandalkalinity.
•Suitedforrinsetechniques
Microkeratomes, phaco tubing, fiberoptics and electrical equipment should
not be processed in the HYDRIM.
Nickel-plated instruments, or instruments containing aluminum or colour
anodized aluminum as well as single use instruments are not suited for
processing in the HYDRIM.
HIP™ (HYDRIM Cleaning Solution with Instrument Protection) has been
carefully formulated to provide outstanding material compatibility with a wide
range of metals and coatings. However, some manufacturers’ instruments or
instrument coatings may not be compatible.
Please consult the instrument manufacturer for their recommended cleaning
procedures.
In general, it is not recommended to process carbon steel and chrome-plated
instruments in the HYDRIM.
When processing small or light objects in the HYDRIM use the basket with lid
(SciCan part number 01-108294).
Do not put dental burs in the HYDRIM.
Only the outer surfaces of dental handpieces can be cleaned in
the
HYDRIM M2 G4 with the handpiece holder (9 handpieces,
pn 01-113113S or 21 Handpieces, pn 01-113112S).
Set-able materials, such as cements, amalgam, and composites need
to be removed from the instruments after use at chairside.
The
HYDRIM will not be able to clean them off the instruments.