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| | Specific Indications |
| Part of the scanner | TRIOS® | iTero® |
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| System or Base Unit [20] | (i) Surface disinfection | (i) Surface disinfection. |
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| Monitor [20] | (i) Do not spray directly with disinfectant. | (i) Do not spray directly with disinfectant.
(ii) Use disinfectant wipes for the Scanning Unit and Base Unit. |
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| Handheld scanner [20] | (i) Do not submerge the handheld scanner in any liquids.
(ii) Do not place the handheld scanner on heated or wet surfaces.
(iii) Surface disinfection. | Not indicated in open source [21]. |
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| Medical-grade peripherals (e.g., keyboards and mice) [20] | (i) Easy disinfection. | Not indicated in open source [21]. |
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| Scanner tips with fixed mirror or detachable mirror [19] | | Not needed. |
| | Immediately after clinical use:
(i) Detach the mirror from detachable mirror and go on reconditioning separately for tip and mirror.
(ii) Go on reconditioning for tip with fixed mirror. | |
| | (iii) Clean manually and perfectly using soapy water and a soft dish brush.
(iv) Rinse carefully the tip.
(v) Inspect the mirror of the tip after cleaning.
(vi) Dry the mirror carefully with a paper towel.
(vii) Check to make sure it is free of lint, stains, and other kinds of dirt. | |
| | (a) Wrap the tip using a self-adhesive pouch or heat-sealed pouch. | |
| | (b) Sterilization using a steam autoclave class B (EN13060) and cycles at 121/134°C with drying. | |
| | (c) Storage in proper condition. | |
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| Disposable plastic sleeve [21] | | (i) Dispose of scanner sleeves according to standard operating procedures or local regulations for the disposal of contaminated medical waste. |
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| Type of disinfectant [19] | (i) For optical windows and scanner tips: denatured alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) – typically 60-70% Alc/Vol.
(ii) Mixture free of impurities that can stain the mirror. | (i) Many commercial products.
(ii) Follow the disinfectant manufacturers’ instructions for appropriate contact time.
(iii) Remove residual liquid disinfectant with a lint-free, clean cloth. |
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| Wipe [19, 20] | A soft lint-free nonabrasive cloth. | (i) Disinfectant wipes. |
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| Prohibition on mirror tip of the use of [19] | (i) Ammonia-based or chloride based solutions or acetone on any surface.
(ii) Acetone or any oxidizing solutions to clean the tip mirror. | |
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| Disposal of scanner tip | Normally as other clinical waste. | Normally as other clinical waste. |
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