Integra LifeSciences Syringe, Articulating Barrel User Manual
Integra, Miltex, Dental articulating barrel syringe
Description
The Integra
™
Miltex
®
Articulating Barrel Syringe is used in
conjunction with a needle and a 1.8cc pre-filled anesthetic cartridge
(not supplied by Integra Miltex). The articulating barrel syringe is
only available in Type CW (Cook-Waite). The syringe is reusable and
is provided clean and supplied non-sterile.
Indications
The Integra
™
Miltex
®
Articulating Barrel Syringe is indicated to be
used in conjunction with anesthetic needles and anesthetic
cartridges for injection of anesthetic solutions in the oral cavity.
Contraindications
None known.
Warnings
• To avoid needle sticks, re-cap needle after injection
has been given.
• To avoid leakage during an injection, ensure that needle is
straight as it penetrates cartridge diaphragm.
Precautions
• Syringes must be sterilized prior to use. See sterilization
instructions.
• Hubs cannot be removed. Do not attempt to remove hub
from syringe for sterilization or for any reason as damage to
the syringe will occur.
• Do not mix metals when sterilizing syringes. Sterilizing syringes
with other non chrome-plated brass instruments may cause
damage to syringes.
• Do not use cold sterilants, as they will react to the chrome
plating of the syringe.
• Keep needle capped while affixing or removing from syringe.
Instructions
Loading Instructions
1. Hold syringe horizontally, retract
piston rod fully by pulling thumb
ring back through spring resistance
until it stops, while at the same time
applying downward pressure on wings.
2. Once rod is fully retracted,
barrel will drop to open position.
3. Insert 1.8cc
cartridge with rubber
diaphragm facing the
plunger rod into
syringe barrel.
4. Raise syringe barrel to closed position.
Instructions For Use
1. Hold cartridge firmly in place. Push piston rod forward
with a quick jab.
2. Affix needle to aspirating syringe.
(Following needle manufacturer’s instructions.)
3. Expel a few drops of solution to clear needle. Syringe is now ready
to use.
4. After positioning the needle, pull back on thumb ring to aspirate.
Unloading Instructions
1. Remove needle from syringe.
2. Retract piston rod fully by pulling thumb ring back through
spring resistance until it stops. This will release aspirating
harpoon from cartridge plunger.
3. With piston rod fully retracted, apply downward pressure on
wings. See Step 1 – Loading Instructions
4. Once rod is fully retracted, barrel will drop to open position.
See Step 2 – Loading Instructions
5. Remove cartridge.
Cleaning Instructions
• For best and long service life, syringes should be processed
according to Integra
™
Miltex
®
Care and Cleaning guidelines.
• Remove all traces of blood, saliva, and anesthesia solution.
• Remove paraffin that has accumulated on the harpoon.
Sterilization Instructions
• Syringes are supplied non-sterile and must be sterilized
prior to each use.
• Syringes should not be sterilized with other instruments to
avoid syringe damage.
• Before each use, sterilize and inspect instrument. Sterilize
syringes according to an approved National/International
Standard. Integra
™
Miltex
®
syringes have been tested with
no adverse effects under the following sterilization parameters
in a standard, gravity steam, sterilizer:
- Temperature: 250ºF (121ºC)
- Exposure Time: 30 minutes
- Dry Time: 20 minutes
• Do not use cold sterilants, as they will react to the chrome
plating of the syringe.
Symbols
Symbols may be used on some package labeling for easy identification.
Integra and the Integra logo are trademarks of, and Miltex is a registered
trademark of, Integra LifeSciences Corporation or its subsidiaries.
©2011 Integra LifeSciences Corporation. All rights reserved.
DENTARTBARDFU Rev. B 11/13
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Manufacturer
Authorized Representative
in the European Community
Catalog number
Lot number
Caution: see warnings or precautions
Product complies with requirements of directive
93/42/EEC for medical devices
Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by
or on the order of a physician or practitioner
Consult instructions for use and website address
Integra LifeSciences Services (France) SAS Immeuble Sequoia 2
97 allée Alexandre Borodine
Parc Technologique de la Porte des Alpes
69800 Saint Priest–France
Telephone: 33 (0) 4 37 47 59 10
Fax: 33 (0) 4 37 47 59 29
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Manufacturer
Integra York PA, Inc.
i
589 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402 USA
866-854-8300 USA
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717-840-2763 outside USA
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717-840-9347 fax
integralife.com/integra-miltex
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Integra
™
Miltex
®
Dental Articulating Barrel Syringe
Directions for Use