Instruments must be steam autoclaved only. DO NOT use dry heat, cold, or chemical sterilization. Avoid any contact with disinfectants (cavicide), alcohol and ultrasonic solutions. If said chemicals make contact with the instrument, rinse with soapy water before autoclaving.
ADDITIONAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS & STERILIZATION METHOD FOR CONTACT PRO 2
Contact Pro 2 can be cleaned using a small toothbrush or any small nylon or fiber bristle brush with mild soapy water or dishwashing liquid. Do not use wire brushes on the instrument.
Do not use ultrasonic or cold sterile solutions on the instrument.
Do not use cavicides or any chemicals on it, as it will break down the instrument more quickly, and cause the autoclave cycle to damage the instrument as well.
Bag the Contact Pro 2 separately from other metal instruments to reduce heat transferring from metal to Contact Pro 2. Steam autoclaves of all types can be used.
Contact pro 2 utilizes the guidelines of ISO 17665 Steam Sterilization for Medical Devices. The exact procedure to sterilize contact pro2 is by the steam sterilization method only. Specifically, the instruments can be sealed inside a steam autoclave paper or cloth bag and be subjected to steam heated to 121-134 °C (250-273 °F). To achieve sterility, a holding time of at least 15 minutes at 121 °C (250 °F) or 3 minutes at 134 °C (273 °F) is required. Prior to steam
sterilization cleaning the instrument is recommended by using the procedures noted above.
Chemclaves can be used but NOTE: it will reduce the life of contact pro 2 significantly. Chemclaves are not recommended.
When used correctly, the Contact Pro™ 2 will last between 2-5 years.
Contact Pro 2 will produce great results with any type of currently used matrix band, both metal or clear polyester. However, a .001 inch dead soft metal band produces excellent results and can be burnished out to create missing embrasure contours.
We offer a 3 month warranty on manufacturing defects.
All returns made within 3 months of purchase will be replaced or refunded with proof of purchase and manufacture defect.
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After considerable use, the tips of the instrument(s) will start to appear frosted. This is a result of the free radical reactions that occur during polymerization of the composite against the instrument(s). This discoloration is only on the surface and does not interfere with the internal light transmission. The instrument will continue to work properly. The properties of the material which the instrument(s) are made from possess the highest desirable combination of transparency, heat resistance, and durability that is currently available.
The surface inside the void which corresponds to the instruments tip in direct contact with the composite lacks oxygen inhibition. We recommend using Flowable composite to fill the small depression left behind after the instrument is removed. This prevents any air inclusions, also Flowable composite has a higher monomer content which attacks polymerized surfaces and better adheres to the subsequent placement of composite.
This area has vertical walls and is retentive. It is completely surrounded by inhibited composite and becomes buried within the mass of the restoration and not against a margin, this has never shown to be of any significance.
