DENTSPLY Midwest E Manual

Midwest®E
Motor
Directions For Use
CAUTION: US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed dental professional.
Doc. No. 87513-0814

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Manufactured for:
DENTSPLY Professional
A division of DENTSPLY International
901 West Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018-1884
USA
www.dentsply.com

Table of Contents
1 Important Information...................................................................................................................................................4
Indications for Use......................................................................................................................................................4
Contraindications........................................................................................................................................................4
Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................................5
Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................6
Applied Symbols.........................................................................................................................................................7
2 Cleaning & Sterilization................................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning .....................................................................................................................................................................8
Sterilization.................................................................................................................................................................9
3 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................10
6 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................13
7 Spare Parts ................................................................................................................................................................15
8 Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................16

1 Important Information
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1 Important Information
Indications for Use
The Midwest®E Electric Handpiece System is intended for use by dental professionals in the performance of dental
restoration, prophylaxis and endodontic procedures.
Attachments are offered to complement the system used for general dentistry work. The intended use of the respective
attachment is dependent on the gear ratio. The System offers handpiece attachments for the removal of decayed matter,
cavity and crown preparations, and removal of fillings and surface finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces. In addition,
the system offers attachments for caries excavation and endodontics.
Contraindications
None Known

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Warnings
This motor is solely intended for use with the Midwest®E Electric Handpiece system. Any other type of use or
alteration to the product is prohibited and can result in personal injury.
Never place an attachment on a running dental motor. Personal injury or damage to the equipment may occur.
Electric Dental Micromotors generate significantly more power than traditional air turbines and air motors.
Due to this increased power and torque, poorly maintained, misused, worn, or damaged handpieces can potentially
generate friction induced heat capable of causing serious burns to patients and staff. The following guidelines should be
followed to ensure safe operation of electric handpieces:
oCarefully follow these maintenance instructions
oUse only Midwest maintenance products
oExamine the handpiece for damage before each use
oNEVER apply pressure to the chuck release button while the handpiece is rotating or use the handpiece as a
cheek or tongue retractor!

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Immediately stop using the handpiece if it begins generating heat, excessive noise, or vibration
ISO 11498 states “Dental low voltage electric motors shall not be used in the presence of a flammable anesthetic
gas mixed with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.” (Note: nitrous oxide by itself is not a flammable anesthetic gas.)
To dispose of this device adhere to local, state, federal and/or other governing regulations.
Precautions
This product is intended for use by dental professionals only
Motors should be sterilized between patients to prevent cross-contamination which could result in serious illness
or even death from infectious organisms such as HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) or hepatitis B
Sterilize motors before use, motors are supplied non-sterile
Follow all sterilizaton methods described in this manual for safe use of the product
Follow the separate User Manual for attaching and using the dental attachments. Improper handling can result in
personal injury.
Service of the Midwest® E motors is restriced to DENTSPLY authorized service personnel only.

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Applied Symbols
Appearing in the manual: Appearing on the packaging:
Situations where failure to follow the instructions may
lead to danger, damage to material or operating faults.
Fragile
Keep dry
Important information for operator and engineer.
Stacking restrictions
Disposal information see 1 Important Information -
"Disposal"
Temperature range
Air pressure
Sterilizable up to 135°C (275°F)
Humidity
Quantity

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2 Cleaning & Sterilization
WARNING:
The dental motor MUST be sterilized before use and after each use
Cleaning
DENTSPLY recommends the following steps between each patient use to prevent cross-contamination and to ensure continued
trouble-free operation of your Midwest®E motor.
To Clean the Motor:
Clean the surface by creating a 60 to 70% alcohol and water solution at 30°C ± 5°C (86°F ± 41°F) and brush the surface using a brush
such as medium-hard toothbrush. Lubricate the motor coupling as shown below.
Note:
Sterilization of the dental motor is required after cleaning

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Sterilization
Sterilize dental motors in a sterilizer per manufacturer recommendations
Immediately remove the product from the steam sterilizer after the sterilization cycle is complete. Corrosion can occur from moisture
build up if left in the steam sterilizer.
The dental motor has a maximum temperature resistance of 138°C (280.4°F).
NOTE: The dental motor is autoclavable with two different validated methods:
1. Three pre-vacuum cycles for at least 3.5 minutes at 134°C ± 1°C (273.2°F ± 33.8°F)
2. Autoclave using the gravitation method for at least 90 minutes at 121°C ± 1°C (249.8°F ± 33.8°F)
Follow the autoclave manufacturer's Operators Manual for autoclaving
The drying time is at least 10 minutes.
The pre-vacuum is at least 20 kPa.
Bagged (wrapped) Sterilization:
DENTSPLY Midwest recommends using sterilization bags large enough such that the bag is not stretched
Storage of the motors should be in placed in a dry, cool room protected from dust.

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3 Operation
WARNING:
Never plug an instrument on a running dental motor.
The dental motor must be sterilized before first use and after each use.
To connect the Motor to the Motor Housing:
Lightly coat the O-rings on the motor tube with a lubricant spray. Align the pins on the motor with the holes on the motor hose until the
two match, twist the two together to lock as shown below.
Measure the air supply coming out of the end of the motor coupler as shown on the right.
The value must be at least 10 l/min.
WARNING:
Before treatment of the patient, ensure the dental motor is properly connected to the hose by gently pulling on the motor.
To prevent heat buildup on the patient’s teeth, the water spray must be at least 50 ml/min for appropriate cooling.
To prevent the dental motor from heating up, the air spray must be delivering 10 Nl/min.