Basic information on the SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Straumann

p the easy-to-read user guide ensures a reliable working sequence through colourcoded
arrows and silicon sleeves.
p clear illustrations and drill length stops allow the arranged instruments, screws and
healing caps to be checked at a glance for correctness and completeness.
p the instruments are positioned securely in the silicone sleeves for sterilisation and
storage.
p the cassette can be packed according to the working procedure (using the
handpiece or manually with the ratchet).
p the surgical cassette also houses a separate screw container in which all the
required screws and healing caps are arranged, thus providing ease of access to
them.
Guidelines for the sterilisation of the Surgical cassette
Method Temperature Exposure Time Dry Time
steam sterilization Prevacuum cycle 134 °c/273 °f min. 4 –18 min 20 – 60 min*
steam sterilization Gravity cycle
no dry heat sterilization!
134 °c/273 °f min. 40 min 20 – 60 min*
*Instruments that not thoroughly dried may corrode.
Before sterilisation, the cassette is packed (e.g. sealed in foil or wrapped in towels)
in order to keep it sterile.
Important
p chemical sterilisation is not recommended!
p Do not use dry heat sterilisation
p ensure that the individual sterilisation parameters comply with the current regulations
of the respective country.
In order to avoid damaging the surgical cassette during autoclaving, it must
be placed correctly in the autoclave (see Fig.).
see also DvD “straumann ® Dental implant system-surgery“,
art. no. 150.541, “straumann surgical cassette“.