Instructions for use PROPHYflex 3 - 2018 - 1.000.4672, - 1.006.9926, - 1.006.99287 Preparation methods according to ISO 17664 | 7.7 Sterilisation22 / 26▶ Individually seal the medical device in the sterilised item packaging.7.7 SterilisationSterilisation in a steam steriliser (autoclave) in accordance with EN13060 / ISO 17665-1CAUTIONContact corrosion due to moisture.Damage to product.▶ Immediately remove the product from the steam steriliser after the sterilisation cy‐cle!NotePrior to attaching the powder container, all powder-conducting parts and air chan‐nels must be absolutely dry. Screw together the powder container and handpieceonly in the cold state.NoteUnscrew the powder container anticlockwise and drain and clean it before eachthermal disinfection or sterilisation. Do not screw the powder container back on be‐fore thermal disinfection or sterilisation. Likewise, clean off any powder residue fromthe PROPHYflex, especially the cannulas, tubes and P-nozzle.The KaVo medical device has a maximum temperature resistance of up to 138 ℃(280.4 °F).Select a suitable procedure (depending on the available autoclave) from the followingsterilisation processes:▪ Autoclave with three times pre-vacuum:- at least 3 minutes at 134 °C -1 °C / +4 °C (273 °F -1.6 °F / +7.4 °F)▪ Autoclave using the gravity method:- at least 10 minutes at 134 °C -1 °C / +4 °C (273 °F -1.6 °F / +7.4 °F)▶ Use according to the manufacturer's Instructions for Use.7.8 Storage▶ Reprocessed products should be stored protected from dust with minimum expo‐sure to germs in a dry, dark and cool space.▶ Comply with the expiry date of the sterilised items.