HALL MicroFree Systems Processing Guide

Cleaning Basics – MicroFree™ Before we review the cleaning instructions in greater detail, let’s touch on a few key points that should ALWAYS be followed during the cleaning process. • Clean instruments within 30 minutes after use to minimize the potential for blood and debris drying. • A mild, pH-balanced detergent should be used to prevent corrosion.

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Cleaning Basics – MicroFree™ • Never clean equipment with bleach, chlorine-based detergents, liquid or chemical disinfectants, or any products containing sodium hydroxide (such as INSTRU-KLENZ or Buell Cleaner). These products degrade the anodized aluminum coating and may result in reduced handpiece reliability. • To prevent corrosion, avoid contact with agents containing iodine or chlorine.

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Cleaning Basics – MicroFree™ • Always disconnect the handpiece from the HALL® Small Bone Lithium Power Unit prior to cleaning. • Always detach accessories from equipment prior to cleaning.

• Never clean equipment in an ultrasonic cleaner. Now, let’s begin the manual cleaning process... ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Handpieces • Remove the attachments, HALL® Small Bone Lithium Power Unit and disposables from the handpiece. • Thoroughly scrub the handpiece and attachments with a clean, soft brush dampened with a mild, pH-balanced detergent. • Ensure the blade locking collet on the oscillator and reciprocator handpieces is in the open position. Remove all traces of blood, debris and stains. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Handpieces • To clean the cannulated section of the handpiece and attachment, feed the wire end of a cleaning brush through the cannulation of the handpiece or attachment. Pull the brush completely through and repeat until all debris is removed.

• Manipulate all moving parts of the handpiece and attachments to ensure all debris is removed. If not, clean again until all debris is removed ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Handpieces • Keeping the nose of the handpiece pointed downward, rinse under tap water (minimum temperature of 25‫ﹾ‬C or 77‫ﹾ‬F) for a minimum of 30 seconds using a minimum of 6 liters to remove all traces of soap. • Rinse all attachments as instructed above.

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Manual Cleaning – Handpieces • Flush all surfaces free of tap water with distilled/deionized water (minimum temperature of 25‫ﹾ‬C or 77‫ﹾ‬F) for a minimum of 20 seconds using a minimum of 4 liters of distilled/deionized water. • Ensure handpiece is visibly free of detergent or cleaning residues.

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Manual Cleaning – Handpieces • Gently shake the equipment free of water and wipe the surfaces with a clean, lint-free towel. • Dry the contact thoroughly to prevent corrosion. • Prior to sterilization, visually inspect the handpiece and accessories under good lighting conditions to check for visible soil and/or corrosion. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Power Unit • To clean the Power Unit, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a pH-balanced detergent after each use. • Then, rinse the Power Unit under running water with a minimum temperature of 25‫ﹾ‬C or 77‫ﹾ‬F for a minimum of 30 seconds using a minimum of 3 liters of rinse water. • A final rinse in deionized water at a minimum of 30 seconds using a minimum of 2 liters of rinse water. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Power Unit • Ensure Power Unit is visibly free of detergent or cleaning residues. • Then, thoroughly wipe the Power Unit with a lint-free cloth moistened with deionized water. NOTE: tap water can cause mineral deposits to collect on contacts which may affect operation of the handpiece.

• Dry the Power Unit with a clean, lint-free cloth or compressed air. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Mini-Driver • To clean the Mini Driver, thoroughly scrub the handpiece and attachments with a clean, soft brush dampened with a mild, pH-balanced detergent to remove all traces of blood, debris, and stains.

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Manual Cleaning – Mini-Driver • To clean the collet, use a low velocity spray of water into the collet. • For this modular handpiece, ensure the collet moves freely clockwise and counter clockwise, and that no debris is binding the internal mechanism.

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Manual Cleaning – Mini-Driver • For attachments, manipulate all moving parts to ensure they are free of debris. Continue to clean until all debris is removed. • Modular handpieces are cannulated to allow for driving of long wires and pins. Use a cleaning brush to clean the cannulated section of the handpiece. • Feed the wire end of a cleaning brush through the cannulation and pull completely through. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Mini-Driver • Keeping the nose of the handpiece pointed downward, rinse the handpieces and attachments under running tap water with a minimum temperature of 25‫ﹾ‬C or 77‫ﹾ‬F for a minimum of 30 seconds using a minimum of 6 liters of rinse water. • Then, rinse the handpiece under running deionized water with a minimum temperature of 25‫ﹾ‬C or 77‫ﹾ‬F for a minimum of 30 seconds using a minimum 3 liters of deionized water. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Mini-Driver • Gently shake the handpiece free of water and wipe the surfaces with a clean, lint-free towel. • Visually inspect the handpieces and accessories under good lighting conditions, to check for visible soil or corrosion.

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Manual Cleaning – Lithium Battery • Clean the battery pack after each use with a lint-free cloth dampened with a pH-balanced detergent. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for preparation of the cleaning product selected and ensure that it is approved for use on plastics.

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Manual Cleaning – Lithium Battery •

Thoroughly rinse lithium batteries under running water for a minimum of 10 seconds using a minimum of 500mL of rinse water to remove all residue before sterilization.

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Thoroughly wipe the battery pack with a lint-free cloth moistened with deionized water.

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Failure to do so may result in degradation of the plastic and/or metal of the battery, causing premature cracking or breaking. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Lithium Battery • Visually inspect the battery to ensure its free of detergent or cleaning resides and that the case, seals, and rails are in good repair. • Dry the battery with a clean, lint-free cloth. • In addition to normal cleaning, it’s important to thoroughly clean the metal contact points at least once a week. To do this, use a cotton swab and a nonabrasive cleaning product approved for use with metal. Repeat until the contacts are clean and free from build-up or mineral deposits. ©CONMED Corporation 2018

Manual Cleaning – Tray • Before using the sterilization trays, visually inspect them to ensure they are free from dents, cracks, corrosion, pitting, broken handles or brackets. • Thoroughly clean the tray by wiping with a clean, soft, non-abrasive cloth dampened with a neutral pH-balanced detergent.

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