Pre-cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization

The whole set of scanner, including the scanner tip, the scanner body, the scanner cradle and the calibrator, requires proper care, cleaning, and handling.

As individual parts may be processed differently, please read and follow the given instructions:

1. Scanner body, cradle and calibrator maintenance

2. Scanner tip maintenance

Note

• All parts are provided non-sterilized. Please follow the instructions before the first use.
• Follow the instructions to pre-clean, disinfect, and sterilize each part of the scanner. Using other methods not approved by the instructions may damage your scanner and void your warranty.
• Only disinfect or sterilize the specified part(s). Do not attempt to disinfect or sterilize all parts of the product. The company is not liable for any damages due to improper disinfection and sterilization.
• To ensure safety and effectiveness, it is recommended to use equipment, materials, and disinfectants that have been approved by local regulatory authorities for sterilization and disinfection.

Caution

• Before pre-cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, please wear a pair of clean medical gloves.
• Ensure that you have completely cut off the power supply and all connections from the scanner.
• After sterilization, cool the scanner tip for a period of time to prevent possible heat injuries to the user and the patient.
• To prevent cross-contamination, proper pre-cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of the scanner after each use is necessary.
• When the scanner tip is detached from the scanner, always protect the subtle units and the inner optical components on the front end of the scanner body by putting on the supplied dust cap.

Scanner body, cradle and calibrator maintenance

The scanner body, the cradle and the calibrator require an intermediate-level disinfection.

Caution

Before disinfecting the scanner body, please ensure that the scanner tip is detached from the scanner body, and the scanner body is covered by the dust cap.

Follow the steps below to complete the disinfection:

1. Disconnect the power of the scanner (see more details in Connection and disconnection).
2. Hold the scanner tip firmly and then gently take the tip off from the scanner.
3. Store the detached tip in a safe place, e.g. a dental instrument tray.
4. Clean the lens on the front end of the scanner body. You can use a lint-free cloth or lens paper moistened with cleaning solution to gently wipe the lens from the center outward. Please ensure that the whole lens is cleaned.
5. Hold the supplied dust cap and blocks to the matching slots on the front end of the scanner body.
6. Use new cotton gauze moistened with 70%-75% solution of ethanol to wipe the surface of the scanner body.
7. When done, store the scanner body in a clean and safe place.

8. Use new cotton gauze moistened with 70%-75% solution of ethanol to wipe the surface of the cradle and the calibrator.

9. When done, store the cradle and the calibrator in a clean and safe place.

Caution

• When detaching the scanner tip, do not put your fingers on the lens of the scanner tip. Otherwise, the lens may be damaged.
• Put the scanner into a dust-proof bag when it's not in use to avoid collision or accidental drop.
• Avoid using any kind of detergent as some detergents or surfactants might penetrate the surface of the scanner body and then damage the device.
• Please do not clean the outer units and inner optical components on the front end of the scanner with any sharp objects, which may cause scratches and damage to the scanner.
• Do not clean the intake and exhaust vents with any sharp objects or other such tools.