Overview
The MIDWEST ® RDH Freedom ® Cordless Prophy System offers a cordless design that eliminates cord drag and allows
clinicians easy access and comfort during prophylaxis procedures. Quieter than traditional hygiene and low speed hand-
pieces, the system offers all-day battery life while delivering the same performance you would expect from a corded
handpiece. The system includes an autoclavable outer sheath for infection control.
1. Indications for Use
The Midwest RDH Freedom is a high-performance
cordless prophylaxis handpiece with a wireless foot pedal
for use with Nupro Freedom® disposable prophylaxis
angles in a hygiene operatory to perform cleaning and
polishing procedures on teeth.
Safety Conventions in This Document
WARNING
PRECAUTION
3. Warnings
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To prevent damage, charge the handpiece using
only the Midwest RDH Freedom charging base
and power supply.
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Sterilizing the inner module will cause component
damage to the handpiece and the sterilizing equip-
ment, and may cause personal bodily injury.
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The outer sheath must be steam sterilized before
first use and between patients to prevent cross
contamination. See Section 8 for the Infection
Control Procedures.
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The Disposable Prophy Angles are designed for
single-patient use only and should never be used
more than once. Disposable Prophy Angles are not
autoclavable or designed to withstand disinfection
solutions. The risk of reuse of a Disposable Prophy
Angle are damage to equipment and cross-con-
tamination. Install a new Prophy Angle before each
use.
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It is the responsibility of the Dental Healthcare
Professional to determine the appropriate uses of
this product and to understand:
• the health of each patient
• the dental procedures being undertaken
• applicable industry and governmental agency
recommendations for infection control in dental
healthcare settings
• requirements and regulations for safe practice
of dentistry
• these Directions for Use in their entirety
Use care to prevent personal and / or patient injury
Use care to prevent product damage and ensure safe and effective product use
2. Contraindications
None Known.
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Per FCC Part 15.21, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate this equipment.
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Failure to follow recommendations for environ-
mental operating conditions (see Section 15 for
Specifications) could result in injury to patients or
users.
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Inspect the handpiece system before each use for
worn, loose or damaged parts. Do not attempt to
operate unless the Disposable Prophy Angle (DPA)
is properly installed. A loose DPA could eject from
the handpiece causing bodily injury. Reinstall the
DPA or replace any damaged parts as necessary.
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To prevent bodily injury and damage to the device,
do not sterilize the disposable prophy angle, inner
module, charging base, foot pedal or power supply.
Disinfect the inner module, charging base, foot
pedal and power supply using only the tested and
approved disinfectants listed in Section 8, Infection
Control Procedures.
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Operating the Disposable Prophy Angle at an
excessive speed or with excessive force may
cause heating of the tooth and temporary discom-
fort to the patient.
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The inner module, foot pedal, charging base and
power supply are not waterproof. To prevent dam-
age to the equipment, contamination or bodily
injury, do not immerse any of these components in
water or a chemical solution.
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Use only components and accessories listed in
Section 7 of this manual. Failure to do so will void
the warranty, may decrease system performance
and may lead to unsafe operation.
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