Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
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A. Stimulus Adjustment / Control Button
B. Digital Display
C. Ground Clip
D. Lead Wire
Device Description
The Digitest® 3 Pulp Vitality Tester is a hand-
held, battery-powered dental diagnostic device
that identifies a living tooth nerve by stimulating
it with a weak electric current. When the oper-
ator depresses the button, the strength of the
electrical stimulus automatically increases at
one of three preset rates. The unique waveform
is designed to trigger a patient response in a vital
nerve with a minimal amount of discomfort.
Intended Use/Indications
The Digitest 3 Pulp Vitality Tester is intended to
be used as a diagnostic instrument to assist in
the determination of the vitality of the dental pulp.
It is indicated for use on vital and non-vital adult
human teeth.
Contraindications
This Digitest 3 Pulp Vitality Tester is contrain-
dicated for use on a patient or by an operator
wearing a cardiac pacemaker or any other intra-
corporeal electronic device (internal defibrillator,
insulin pump, etc.).
Warning
• Do not modify this device. Modification may
violate safety codes, endanger the patient and
the operator, and void the warranty.
• This device should only be used by licensed
dental professionals qualified in the use of
the unit.
• Read and understand all instruction manuals
before using the device.
• Portable RF communications equipment (in-
cluding peripherals such as antenna cables
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E. Posterior Autoclavable Probe
F. Anterior Autoclavable Probe
G. Precision Labial Autoclavable Probe
H. Precision Lingual Autoclavable Probe
and external antennas) should be used no
closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the
Digitest 3 unit, including cables specified by
the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of
the performance of this equipment may result.
• Use of this equipment adjacent to, or stacked
with other equipment, should be avoided be-
cause it may result in improper operation.
• This device is to be operated with Parkell ac-
cessories only. Use of accessories other than
those specified, or provided by Parkell Inc.,
may result in increased electromagnetic emis-
sions or decreased electromagnetic immuni-
ty of this equipment or improper operation.
• Equipment not suitable for use in the presence
of flammable or explosive gases. Use of dental
nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia is acceptable.
Conformance to Standards
• Parkell's quality system is certified to ISO
13485, and this device conforms with IEC
60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-40.
Cleaning and Infection Control
of the Digitest 3
• DO NOT AUTOCLAVE THE DIGITEST 3 POWER
UNIT, AS THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO IT.
• Autoclaving and disinfecting do not remove
accumulated debris. Before autoclaving or
disinfecting accessories: Rinse the acces-
sories under warm running water for 30 sec-
onds to remove any external or internal soil
or debris. Using a soft soapy cleaning brush
to assist in the cleaning, if necessary. Use
non-ammoniated detergent or dishwashing
soap. Do not use ammoniated cleansers or
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