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HYDRIMC51wOperator’sManual
4.InstructionsforUse
4.1InstrumentReprocessingRecommendations
Whenusedcorrectly, the Hydrim C51w is effectivefortheremovalofdebrison
instrumentsthatmayresultintheinsulationofmicroorganismsduringaterminal
sterilization. PriortoinsertingyourinstrumentsintotheHydrim,consultthe
manufacturer’sreprocessing instructions.
Allcriticalandsemi-criticalinstrumentscanbeconsideredcleanafterprocessinginthe
HydrimC51w. Criticalinstrumentsareusedtopenetratesofttissuesorbone,forexample
forceps,scalpels,andneedles. Non-criticalinstrumentsaredevicesthatcomeinto
contactonlywithunbrokenskin. Non-criticalinstrumentscanbeterminallyprocessed
intheHydrimC51w.
ExamplesofinstrumentssuitableforwashingintheHydrimC51winclude:
All instruments
shouldhave the
followingproperties
DentalInstruments
MedicalInstruments
•heat resistanceto atemperatureofupto70˚C/158˚F
•corrosion resistancein thepresenceofheatandalkalinity.
•Stainlesssteel scalers,spatulas, hemostats,evacuation tips
(9 mm / 0.33"ID and15 cm/ 6"long).
•Stainless steelretractors, needleholders,skinhooks,tissue
forceps,scissors, curettes,and otherstainlesssteelinstrumentsfree
ofdeep cavities.
Also,whenassessinginstrumentsuitabilitywithHydrimCleaningSolution,reference
theseguidelines:
• Goodqualitystainlesssteelinstrumentsaresuitableforprocessingwith
HydrimCleaningSolution.
• Carbonsteel,aluminum,nickel,andchromeorrhodiumplatedinstruments may
corrodeinHydrimCleaningSolution. ExamplesofcarbonsteelareHartzelltips
andburrs.
• Stainlesssteelinstrumentsthathaveworkingtipsmadeofothermaterialsmaynot
besuitableforprocessinginHydrimCleaningSolution. Checkwiththe
manufactureroftheinstrumentforthematerial.
• Mechanicalrotatinginstrumentssuchasburrs,grindersandrootcanalinstruments
arenotsuitableforprocessinginHydrimCleaningSolution.
• Dentalhandpieces,microkeratomes,phacotubing,fiberopticsandelectrical
equipmentshouldnotbeprocessedintheHydrim.
NOTE:SciCanrecommendsthatallhingedinstrumentsbeplacedinopenbasketsinthe
HeavyDutycycle.
NOTE:Ifusingthecannulapostadapter,alwaysusetheHeavyDutyCycle.
WhenprocessingsmallorlightobjectsintheHydrimusethebasketwithlid(SciCanpart
number01-108294).