Cleaning and Sterilizing the Scanner Tip¶

Step 1. Clean the tip with soapy water

Remove the tip carefully and clean with soapy water. Make sure the mirror is clean and free of smudges, stains or residue.

Do not use disinfectant to clean the removable tip.

Step 2. Carefully dry the tip and mirror

After drying the tip exterior, carefully dry the interior and mirror with lint-free wipes ensuring you do not scratch the surface. The mirror should be free of any noticeable debris or water spots.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLOTH MATERIALS as this will scratch the mirror. Only use MICROFIBER cloth.

Step 3. Insert and seal the tip in a sterilization pouch

Make sure the seal is airtight.
Each tip should be packaged individually.

Step 4. Sterilize the wrapped tip in a steam autoclave

Sterilize the wrapped tip in a steam autoclave at the following parameters:

132°C (270°F) at 4 minutes
134°C (273°F) at 4 minutes
121°C (250°F) at 45 minutes

Step 5. At the end of the dry cycle, remove the tip carefully

Ensure the dry cycle is complete prior to removing the tip from the autoclave.

If the pouch is damp with moisture, proper sterilization cannot be guaranteed.

Important Safety Notices¶

When sterilizing the removable tips...

Always autoclave the tip wrapped in a sealed sterilization pouch: failure to do so will result in permanent stains on the mirror.

Tips should not be placed in an ultrasonic cleaner or cold sterile solution. The sterilant will leave a sticky residue or film on the mirror when drying.

Do not remove the pouch before the sterilizer completes the full dry cycle.
If the pouch is wet or has any signs of moisture, this can potentially leave water spots on the mirror that can affect image quality during scanning.