DENTSPLY Cavitron Manual

DENTSPLY®CAVITRON®ULTRASONIC INSERTS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE and INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES
INSERTS ULTRASONIQUES DENTSPLY®CAVITRON®
MODE D’EMPLOI et PROCÉDURES DE CONTRÔLE DE L’INFECTION
INSERTOS ULTRASÓNICOS DENTSPLY®CAVITRON®
INSTRUCCIONES DE USO y PROCEDIMIENTOS PARA EL CONTROL DE INFECCIONES
INSERTI ULTRASONICI DENTSPLY® CAVITRON®
ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO e PROCEDURE DI CONTROLLO DELLE INFEZIONI
DENTSPLY®CAVITRON®
ULTRASCHALL-INSTRUMENTENEINSÄTZE
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG und INFEKTIONSKONTROLLVERFAHREN
Cavitron
УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВЫЕ ВКЛАДЫШИ DENTSPLY®CAVITRON®
УКАЗАНИЯ ПО ПРИМЕНЕНИЮ и ПРОЦЕДУРЫ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ ИНФЕКЦИЙ

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
Cavitron®inserts are to be used with magnetostrictive
ultrasonic scalers to perform:
• All general supra and subgingival scaling applications.
• Periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases.
• Endodontic Procedures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Cavitron inserts should not be used for restorative dental
procedures involving condensation of amalgam.
WARNING
• Tips with high usage which exceed the warranty period
should be discarded to avoid possible in-use breakage and
possible injury.
PRECAUTIONS
• Cavitron ultrasonic inserts are designed and tested for
maximum performance with Cavitron ultrasonic scalers.
Companies that manufacture ultrasonic scaling systems carry
the sole responsibility for proving the efficacy and
performance of their systems when using Cavitron ultrasonic
inserts. Please read the Warranty statement in this booklet
before using Cavitron inserts with ultrasonic systems other
than Cavitron sytems.
• Do not bend or reshape insert. Inserts should be handled
with care at all times. Ultrasonic Inserts tips that have been
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to in-use breakage and should be discarded and replaced
immediately.
•Like bristles of a toothbrush, ultrasonic inserts “wear” with
use. Refer to the Efficiency Wear Indicators supplied with
your Cavitron system or insert and the How to Use the
Efficiency Indicator section of these Directions for Use. If
excessive wear is noted, discard the insert immediately.
• Never operate system without fluid flowing through
handpiece.
• Follow Infection Control Information recommendations
carefully.
•Dental Healthcare Professionals are responsible for knowing
and complying with industry guidelines, standards of care,
and statutory and regulatory requirements that apply to the
safe practice of dentistry.
• Dental Healthcare Professionals are responsible for practicing
asepsis where such precautions are required by regulations,
to comply with the appropriate standards of care, or in their
best judgment.
UNIT POWER SETTINGS
• PEC, PEC-2, FSI®Slimline®-10S, L&R and Slimline®-10S.
L&R inserts should be used up to medium power.
• All other Cavitron inserts may be used up to maximum
power.
INSERT SELECTION
Base insert selection on the following:
• Patient’s health or disease status.
• Root anatomy, considering concavities and furcations.
• Type and location of deposits to be removed.
For Gross Deposit Removal
Classic P, TFI®, and FSI®Inserts

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For Fine Definitive Debridement
FSI®Slimline®and Slimline®straight inserts and Cavitron
THINsert™ for light calculus removal and deplaquing pockets
<4 mm deep.
FSI®Slimline and Slimline®left and right inserts for fine
periodontal debridement, excellent access and adaptation to
root anatomy in pockets >4 mm deep.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the appropriate insert for the tooth or root to be
treated.
2. Use the lowest effective power setting.
3. Adjust the water control until the water (lavage) flows with a
rapid drip or small spray.
4. Use very light pressure with a light pen or modified pen
grasp.
5. Use a light but stable intraoral or extraoral fulcrum.
6. Adapt the insert so the point is not directed into root surface.
7. Use a light, smooth gentle touch.
8. Keep the insert tip in motion at all times, using overlapping
horizontal, vertical or oblique brush-like strokes.
9. Use the inactivated insert to explore/evaluate root surface.
O-RING CARE
Before placing the insert into the handpiece, performing the
following steps will increase the o-ring life on Cavitron inserts:

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• Fill entire handpiece with water.
• Lubricate o-ring (black or green rubber material) with water.
• Gently twist the insert down into the handpiece until the
insert is fully seated in place.
WARNINGS
• Instruments are not sterile upon receipt and must be sterilized
prior to use in accordance with the following instructions.
• The use of cleaning and disinfectant solutions is not
recommended.
LIMITATIONS ON PROCESSING
•Repeated cleaning and sterilization cycles have minimum
effect on these instruments. End of life is normally determined
by wear and damage due to use.
• Do not use chemical disinfectants prior to sterilization or rapid
deterioration of the material may occur.
• Cold liquid disinfection/sterilization, chemical vapor
sterilization, and dry heat sterilization methods have not been
tested or validated for efficacy and are not recommended for
use.
INSTRUCTIONS
Point of use:
Remove excess soil with disposable cloth or paper.
Containment and Transportation:
Protect instruments from damage. Instruments should be
reprocessed as soon as is reasonably practical following use.
Instruments left standing wet may stain or corrode.
Cleaning: Automated
• May be cleaned using an ultrasonic water bath for
15 minutes.
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Cleaning: Manual
• Rinse all instruments under running water to remove any
gross debris.
Disinfection:
Additional disinfection is not necessary prior to sterilization.
Packaging:
Place instrument in a paper or paper/plastic steam sterilization
pouch. Instruments may be loaded into dedicated instrument
trays.
Sterilization:
Use a steam autoclave. Place bagged instruments into the
steam autoclave, paper side up when using a paper/plastic
pouch. After warm-up is completed, operate at a sterilizing
temperature and pressure of 273ºF/134ºC to 279ºF/137ºC and
pressure of 31psi/216kPa for 6 to 12 minutes.
Alternate method: Place non-bagged inserts into the steam
autoclave. After warm-up is completed, operate at a sterilizing
temperature and pressure of 273ºF/134ºC to 279ºF/137ºC and
pressure of 31psi/216kPa for 3 to 4 minutes. Instrument should
be used immediately.
Drying:
To dry, use the drying cycle of the autoclave. Set cycle for
20-30 minutes.
Maintenance, inspection and testing:
•Visually inspect to ensure all contamination is removed.
• Visually inspect all o-rings for wear. Replace worn o-rings
(Refer to O-Ring Replacement Kit Instructions). Lubricate
o-rings with water before use.
• Check for distortion, damage and wear (Refer to Efficiency
Wear Indicator Instructions). Discard damaged, worn or
corroded instruments.
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Storage:
To maintain sterility, instruments should remain bagged until
ready for use.
1) Place the insert tip flat against the Applicable Insert Tip
diagram with the engraved line aligned with the edge of the
card.
2) Compare length to the red and blue lines.
3) Evaluate tip shape. If shape does not match profile, discard
the insert.
To re-order Inserts, call your local DENTSPLY Professional
Distributor or call Customer Service 800-989-8826
To order efficiency indicator cards for Cavitron®inserts: Call
DENTSPLY Professional Customer Service at 1-800-989-8826.
Cavitron®ultrasonic inserts manufactured by DENTSPLY
Professional are warranted against defects arising from faulty
materials or workmanship for ninety days from the date of
purchase. This warranty extends to inserts purchased from
an authorized DENTSPLY distributor and only to the original
purchaser and is valid only for inserts purchased in the United
States (U.S.) and for those countries without specific warranty
requirements. For inserts purchased outside the U.S. in
countries with specific warranty requirements, those applicable
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WARRANTY
HOW TO USE THE EFFICIENCY WEAR INDICATOR
Tip touches
blue line
Reorder
Tip touches
red line
Discard
Tip extends beyond
blue line
Optimal Efficiency
Red Blue

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country warranties will apply. This warranty is subject to the
following conditions:
1) Inserts must not be subjected to abuse or improper use or
application.
2) Inserts must not be subjected to abuse or improper cleaning,
disinfection, or sterilization procedures.
3) Bending or reshaping the inserts will void the warranty.
4) Using inserts in units other than CAVITRON ultrasonic
systems will void the warranty.
There are no warranties, expressed or implied beyond the
description on the face hereof. DENTSPLY neither assumes,
nor authorizes any person to assume for it, any other liability
for incidental and consequential damages resulting from the
use of the insert.
To receive reimbursement for any defective Cavitron ultrasonic
insert, you must send the defective product within the warranty
period to the dealer or manufacturer with specification of the
defect and receipt of purchase.
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
Call DENTSPLY PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT at 1-800-989-8826.

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MODE D'EMPLOI
INDICATIONS
Les inserts Cavitron®doivent être utilisés avec des détartreurs
ultrasoniques magnétostrictifs afin d’effectuer les procédures
suivantes:
• Toutes les procédures générales de détartrage sus- et
sous-gingival.
• Débridement parodontal pour tous les types de maladies
parodontales.
• Les procédures endodontiques.
CONTRE-INDICATIONS
Les inserts Cavitron ne doivent pas être utilisés pour
des procédures de restauration dentaire nécessitant la
condensation d’un amalgame.
AVERTISSEMENT
• Les embouts fortement usagés et dont la période de garan-
tie a expiré doivent être jetés afin d’éviter leur éventuelle
cassure en cours d’utilisation et des blessures potentielles.
PRÉCAUTIONS
• Les inserts ultrasoniques Cavitron ont été conçus et testés
pour obtenir des performances maximales avec les
détartreurs à ultrasons Cavitron. Les performances et
l’efficacité des autres appareils de détartrage sont de la
seule responsabilité de leurs fabricants lorsque ces
systèmes sont utilisés avec les inserts ultrasoniques
Cavitron. Veuillez lire les conditions de garantie figurant
dans le livret avant d’utiliser les inserts Cavitron avec
d’autres systèmes à ultrasons que Cavitron.

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• Ne pas tordre et ne pas déformer l’insert. Prendre garde
à toujours le manipuler avec soin. Les pointes d’insert
ultrasonique qui ont été tordues, endommagées ou
déformées sont susceptibles de se casser en cours
d’utilisation et doivent être jetées et remplacées
immédiatement.
• N’utilisez jamais le système Cavitron®sans flux de liquide
dans la pièce à main.
• Tout comme les poils d’une brosse à dents, les pointes
d’insert ultrasonique s’émoussent avec l’usage. Utilisez
les indicateurs d’efficacité et d’usure fournis avec votre
insert ou votre système Cavitron et consultez la section
intitulée « Utilisation des indicateurs d’efficacité » dans ce
mode d’emploi.
• Suivre scrupuleusement les recommandations relatives au
contrôle des infections.
• Les professionnels dentaires sont responsables de
la connaissance et de la conformité avec les directives
professionnelles, les standards de soin, et les exigences
statutaires et réglementaires qui s'appliquent à la pratique
adéquate de la dentisterie.
• Les professionnels dentaires sont responsables de
la pratique des asepsies au cours desquelles de telles
précautions sont exigées par la réglementation, ou par leur
conscience professionnelle, aux fins de conformité avec les
standards de soins appropriés.
RÉGLAGES DE LA PUISSANCE DE L’UNITÉ
• Les inserts PEC, PEC-2, FSI®Slimline®10S, L&R et
Slimline®10S, L&R peuvent être utilisés jusqu’à la puissance
moyenne.
•Tous les autres inserts Cavitron peuvent être utilisés jusqu’à
leur puissance maximale.