Handpiece Maintenance

Hygiene and Maintenance

Follow your local and national laws, directives, standards and guidelines for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization

Clean the handpiece immediately after every treatment, to flush out liquid (e.g., blood, saliva etc.) and to prevent settling on the internal parts.
Operate the handpiece for at least 10 seconds at idle speed.
Ensure that all coolant outlets are rinsed out.
Wipe the entire surface of the medical device with disinfectant.
Do not place the handpiece in liquid disinfectant or in an ultrasonic bath.
Disassemble the handpiece, if necessary
Clean the handpiece under running tap water (< 35°C/< 95°F).
Rinse and brush off all internal and external surfaces.
Move moving parts back and forth several times.
Remove liquid residues using compressed air. Use only oil-free, filtered compressed air with a maximum operating pressure of 3 bar for manual drying.
Lubricate the dry handpiece immediately after cleaning and/or disinfection.
Test the handpiece after lubrication by operating the handpiece so that excess oil can escape.
Proceed with sterilization.

The 20:1 handpiece is autoclavable

Handpiece accessories should be sterilized separately from the handpiece.
Pack the handpiece and the accessories in sterilization packages that meet the following requirements:
- The sterilization package must meet the applicable standards in respect of quality and use and must be suitable for the sterilization method.
- The sterilization package must be large enough for the sterilization goods.
- The filled sterilization package must not be under tension.
Recommended sterilization cycles
- Steam sterilization (type B, N)
- Sterilization time at least 3 minutes at 134°C (273°F), 4 minutes at 132°C (270°F), 30 minutes at 121°C (250°F)
- Maximum sterilization temperature 135°C (275°F)
Store sterile goods dust-free and dry.