DryShield Sterilization

For DryShield DS1 and Autoclavable Mouthpieces Only

The DryShield DS1 is made from a high heat-tolerant material, and the DryShield autoclavable mouthpiece is made of a soft and flexible silicone material. Both the DS1 and autoclavable mouthpiece are completely autoclavable. (The single-use mouthpiece option is not autoclavable and should not be sterilized or reused.)

DryShield requires the following standard infection control protocols for sterilization:

DryShield DS1

After completion of dental procedure, run the DryShield DS1 with a non-corrosive, pH-neutral enzymatic cleaning solution and perform a surface disinfection with a disinfectant wipe between each patient. The DryShield DS1 can also be autoclaved.
Maintenance of the lever O-ring is done through visual inspection. The O-ring should be replaced when there’s a noticeable decrease in lever function.

DryShield Autoclavable Mouthpiece

After completion of each dental procedure, detach mouthpiece from bite block and place both in ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes.
Next, clean the separated mouthpiece and bite block of debris by thoroughly scrubbing with soap and water or a detergent solution.
Clean the inside of the mouthpiece through access at the slit opening and at the suction connector region using a long-handled brush and thorough scrubbing.
Then, rinse under running water, air dry and place in autoclave pouch to be sterilized.
The DryShield autoclavable mouthpiece MUST BE sterilized between each use. Sterilize in a steam autoclave machine at minimum 121 °C (250 °F) for a minimum of 30 minutes. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes in drying cycle.

Important Notes

DO NOT cold-sterilize DryShield DS1 or mouthpieces.
Always follow DryShield sterilization protocol for the DS1 and autoclavable mouthpieces.
DO NOT sterilize or re-use single-use mouthpieces.

DryShield Sterilization

DryShield DS1

DryShield Autoclavable Mouthpiece

Important Notes

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