Store disposable sanitary sheaths in a clean, dry place not exposed to sunlight or
UV rays.
Make sure that used sheaths are disposed of as infected waste which is potentially
biologically hazardous.
Disinfect the image sensor before its first use and whenever there
Important:
is a risk of contamination.
Please follow the disinfecting and cleaning instructions in order to avoid damaging
the sensors. Disinfection of the X-ray image sensor at the end of each day is
recommended even when sheaths are used. To disinfect the sensor:
Wipe off the sensor surface with a compress moistened in a sterile
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solution.
To disinfect with a disinfecting solution carefully follow the
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manufacturer's recommended immersion time.
CAUTION
Do not autoclave sensor. Autoclave sterilizers will permanently
damage the GXS-700 sensor.
Recommended Disinfecting Solutions
Decontaminate the sensor, cable and holders in accordance with CDC – or your
country's (e.g., OSAP) standards – for infection control.
KaVo recommends wiping the GXS-700 sensor with one of the following
cleaning agents.
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DO NOT:
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70% Isopropyl Alcohol
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CIDEX OPA (Ortho-Phthalaldehyd, Distributed in the US
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by Advanced Sterilization Products)
CaviCide ® (Manufactured by Metrex)
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Asepticare (Manufactured by Ecolab)
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FD322 (Manufactured by Dürr)
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CaviCide ® (Manufactured by Metrex)
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CaViWipes
(Distributed by Kerr)
Asepticare (Manufactured by Ecolab)
Sani-Cloth ® Plus (Distributed by Crosstex)
FD322 (Manufactured by Dürr)
Dürr System-Hygiene FD 350 Disinfection wipes Classic
(Manufactured by Dürr)
70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Clean the sensor using non appropriate tools.
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