How to clean and sterilize the i500

1. Reusable tip

The reusable tip is the part that is inserted into the patient’s mouth during scanning. The tip is reusable for a limited number of times but needs to be cleaned and sterilized between patients to avoid cross-contamination.

• The tip should be cleaned manually using a disinfecting solution. After cleaning and disinfection, inspect the mirror inside the tip to ensure that there are no stains or smudges.
• Repeat the cleaning and disinfection process, if necessary. Carefully dry the mirror using a paper towel.
• Insert the tip into a paper sterilization pouch and seal it, making sure that it is airtight. Use either a self-adhesive or heat-sealed pouch.
• Sterilize the wrapped tip in an autoclave with the following conditions: At 121℃ (249.8°F) for 30 minutes, and 15 minutes drying period
• Use an autoclave program that dries the wrapped tip before opening the autoclave.

 

2. Disinfection and sterilization

• Clean the tip immediately after use, with soap water and a brush. We recommend using a mild dishwashing liquid. Make sure the mirror of the tip is completely clean and stain-free after cleaning. If the mirror appears stained or foggy, repeat the cleaning process and rinse thoroughly with water. Dry the mirror carefully with a paper towel.
• Disinfect the tip using Wavicide-01 for 45 to 60 minutes. Please refer to the Wavicide-01 Solution instruction manual for proper use.
• After 45 to 60 minutes, remove the tip from the disinfectant and rinse thoroughly.
• Use a sterilized and non-abrasive cloth to gently dry the mirror and the tip.

⚠︎ Caution

• The mirror found in the tip is a delicate optical component that should be handled with care to ensure optimal scan quality. Be careful not to scratch or smudge it as any damage or blemishes may affect the data acquired.
• Before autoclaving, always wrap the scanner tip. If you autoclave an exposed scanner tip, it will leave stains on the mirror that will not come out. For more information, consult the autoclave's instruction manual.
• New tips need to be cleaned and sterilized/autoclaved before their first use.
• Scanner tips can be re-sterilized up to 50 times and must thereafter be disposed of.
• The number of autoclaves is 20 times in Main China and Japan ONLY due to a local approval issue.
• Medit will not be responsible for any damage including distortion, blackening, etc.

 

3. Mirror

The presence of impurities or smudges on the tip mirror may lead to poor scan quality and an overall poor scanning experience. In such a situation, you should clean the mirror following the steps below:

• Disconnect the scanner tip from the i500 handpiece.
• Pour alcohol on a clean cloth or cotton-tipped swab and wipe the mirror. Make sure to use alcohol that is free of impurities or it may stain the mirror. You can use either ethanol or propanol (ethyl-/propyl alcohol).
• Wipe the mirror dry using a dry, lint-free cloth.
• Make sure the mirror is free of dust and fibers. Repeat the cleaning process, if necessary.

 

4. Handpiece

• After treatment, clean and disinfect all other surfaces of the handpiece except for the scanner front (optical window) and end (air vent hole).
• Cleaning and disinfecting must be done with the device turned off. Use the device only after it is completely dry.

☞ Recommended cleaning and disinfecting solution:

• Denatured alcohol (aka. ethyl alcohol or ethanol) – typically 60-70% Alc/Vol.
• The general cleaning and disinfecting procedure are as follows:

1. Turn off the device using the power button.
2. Unplug all the cables from the power hub.
3. Attach the handpiece cover to the front of the scanner.
4. Pour the disinfectant onto a soft, lint-free, and non-abrasive cloth.
5. Wipe the scanner surface with the cloth.
6. Dry the surface with a clean, dry, lint-free, and non-abrasive cloth.

⚠︎ Caution

• Do not clean the handpiece when the device is turned on as the fluid may enter the scanner and cause malfunction.
• Use the device after it is completely dry.
• Chemical cracks may appear if improper cleaning and disinfecting solutions are used during cleaning.
• When you remove the scanner tip from the scanner body, make sure to attach another tip right away or put the rubber cap on to keep the polarized filter away from dust or dirt. Always attach the rubber cap when you’re not using your scanner. In order to clean the polarized filter, use cotton swaps or dry non-abrasive cloth and apply pressure only enough to remove dust or dirt.

5. Other components

• Pour the cleaning and disinfecting solution onto a soft, lint-free, and non-abrasive cloth.
• Wipe the component surface with the cloth.
• Dry the surface with a clean, dry, lint-free, and non-abrasive cloth.

⚠︎ Caution

• Chemical cracks may appear if an improper cleaning solution is used during cleaning.

6. Disposal

⚠︎ Caution

• The scanner tip must be sterilized before disposal.
• Dispose of the scanner tip as you would any other clinical waste.
• Other components are designed to conform with the following directives: RoHS, Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. (2011/65/EU)
• WEEE, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. (2012/19/EU)