Coltene 20-23, 36-37

TESTING YOUR ULTRASONIC BATH CORRECTLY AND SAFELY

As part of our daily testing requirements as required by the AS/NZ 4815:2006 standard it specifies that daily performance testing e.g. foil test or pencil load test is required. The most common method we see in practice is the foil test, however, there seems to be varied techniques and types of foil being used. As a general rule you should always refer to the manufacture of the ultrasonic cleaner to determine how a foil test is to be performed. But also become familiar from a safety perspective how to handle and operate the machine and tests. Safety First! No part of your hands should be submerged into the cleaner during operation as the ultrasonic waves are enough to cause damage to joint tissues and could result in long-term arthritic conditions. The lid should also be closed in order to prevent excess emission of noise and aerosols. Lastly the product you’re using should be handled carefully and diluted correctly to prevent skin irritations and workplace health and safety concerns.

Step 1: Fill tank with tempered water

Step 5: Add basket and instruments Step 2: Add recommended dose of solution

Step 6: Close lid

Step 9: Rinse instruments off with water Step 3: Degas

Step 7: Run Ultrasonic Cleaner

Step 10: End of day– empty tank Step 4: Run foil test or pencil load test

Step 8: Remove basket and set on unit to drain

Step 11: Rinse the tank and wipe clean with a soft cloth moistened with a mineral deposit remover and then with a mild disinfectant

Ultrasonic Cleaner Reference Guide

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Step 1: Fill tank with tempered water Ultrasonic Cleaner Reference GuideStep 2: Add recommended dose of solution

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Step 3: Degas Step 7: Run Ultrasonic CleanerStep 4: Run foil test or pencil load test

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Step 8: Remove basket and set on unit to drain 6

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Step 5: Add basket and instruments

Step 9: Rinse instruments off with water Step 6: Close lid

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Step 10: End of day– empty tank

Step 11: Rinse the tank and wipe clean with a soft cloth moistened with a mineral deposit remover and then with a mild disinfectant

Coltène/Whaledent Inc. 235 Ascot Parkway Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223/USA Tel. USA and Canada +1 800 221 3046 +1 330 916 8800 Fax +1 330 645 8704 info.us@coltene.com www.coltene.com Coltène/Whaledent GmbH + Co. KG Raiffeisenstrasse 30 89129 Langenau / Germany Tel. +49 (0)7345 805 0 Fax +49 (0)7345 805 201 info.de@coltene.com P/N31629A Scan here to view the full Coltene Ultrasonic Cleaner Reference Guide

A MORE RELIABLE STERILISATION POUCH TO CONSIDER

Maxima Self Seal Sterilisation Pouches are made from 60gsm quality medical grade paper and have external/ internal process indicators. There is no latex in this product and the inks are lead free.

These pouches have adhesive reinforced sides and a reinforced chevron end to prevent instruments from tearing through. When you are ready to use the instruments, the thumb notch at the top end makes it easy to peel the see-though blue film.

As Class 1 chemical indicators, their colour change shows that the pouch and its contents have been exposed to the sterilisation process (steam and EO).

Having two indicators - one on the outside and one on the inside gives you piece of mind that the instruments inside have been sterilised. Most other pouches on the market only have external indicators.

HS-9006153 Sterilisation Pouch MAXIMA 57x100 mm (2.25x4”) Box of 200 HS-9006154 Sterilisation Pouch MAXIMA 70x230 mm (2.75x9”) Box of 200 HS-9006155 Sterilisation Pouch MAXIMA 90x140 mm (3.5x 5.5”) Box of 200 HS-9006156 Sterilisation Pouch MAXIMA 90x255 mm (3.5x10”) Box of 200 HS-9006157 Sterilisation Pouch MAXIMA 133x255 mm (5.25x10”) Box of 200 HS-9006158 Sterilisation Pouch MAXIMA 190x330 mm (7.5x13”) Box of 200 HS-9006159 Sterilisation Pouch MAXIMA 230x380 mm (9x15”) Box of 200

We’ve put together a brief video regarding our Maxima Sterilisation Pouches and their indicators. Scan here to watch it