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CLEANING AND STERILIZATION
Clean and sterilize prior to first use and after each patient as noted below.
1. Clean the outer surface of the handpiece by wiping with a soft cloth dampened with pH neutral surface disinfection
solution (not containing phenols). Do not spray the cleaning solution directly on the handpiece.
2. Wipe debris off the end of the optic fibers at the handpiece with an alcohol soaked cotton swab.
3. Place the handpiece in a cassette or sterilization pouch and seal.
4. Autoclave the handpiece for 15 min. at 273˚F/134˚C.
* Detailed care and maintenance instructions are available upon request or go to Hu-Friedy.com.
CAUTION: Do not place the handpiece on the bottom shelf of the sterilizer. To prevent exposure to excess heat, place
handpiece and tips on the middle and top shelves of the sterilizer.