o-Phthalaldehyde(OPA)
Drying Machine
Scan tip sterilization for intraoral scanners under a High-level disinfection steps:
Please follow the instructions given below to ensure normal functionality of the intraoral scanner.
Cleaning steps:
1. Disconnect the power of the scanner, and pull the scanner tip off the scanner body.
2. Pre-clean the scanner tip with distilled water for 3 minutes to remove stains like the saliva or blood.
3. Brush the inside and the outside of the tip with enzyme surfactant for 3 minutes. Repeat the step for at least 2 times.
- When cleaning the inside of the tip, insert the sponge brush into the tip from both the front and rear ends, and move the brush lightly in tiny circles.
- When cleaning the outside of the tip, brush the surface back and forth lightly.
4. Rinse the tip thoroughly with distilled water for at least 3 minutes.
If there is any stain or fingerprint on the lens, repeat step 3 and 4.
Caution
Rinse the tip with distilled water every time and discard the used water. Do not reuse the water for rinsing or any other purpose.
6. Dry the scanner tip with a soft lint-free cloth, and put it in a well-ventilated place to ensure it’s totally dry, or put it in a dryer for 10 minutes.
7. Inspect the lens of the tip to make sure it is clean and free of damage.
High-level disinfection steps
1. Carefully fill the container with phthalaldehyde at a concentration of 5.5g/L, and immerse the scanner tip in the disinfectant for 12 minutes.
2. Take out the scanner tip from the disinfectant, and rinse it with distilled water 3 times and 1 minute for each to remove disinfectant residues.
Caution
Discard the used distilled water. Do not reuse the water for rinsing or any other purpose.
3. Flush the tip with distilled water for at least 3 minutes.
4. Dry the tip with a soft, lint-free cloth and put it in a well-ventilated place to make sure it is totally dry, or put it in a dryer for 30 minutes.
5. Inspect the lens of the tip to make sure it is clean and free of damage.
6. If immediate use of the scanner tip is required, reconnect it; if not, store it with other dental instruments, and make sure it is totally dry.
Notes:
1. Daily-use tissues are not recommended due to residue left behind is hard to clean.
2. After cleaning, wipe the scan tip. Optic must be clean and dry.
3. Do not mix high-level disinfection and high-temperature sterilization in the same cleaning process. Then gently clean the scanning head to avoid residue of disinfectant and make sure the optic is clean.