Definitions Ultrasonic Technology • Energy from high-frequency sound waves • Vigorous microscopic implosions of tiny vapor bubbles • Millions of scrubbing bubbles do the job for you! • Ultrasonic cleaners facilitate removal of organic material, decreasing the risk of contaminants inhibiting sterilization Temperature • Increased temperature in the cleaning solution causes an increase in vapor pressure, which enhances the cavitational ability. Temperatures between 110° Fahrenheit and 130° Fahrenheit are usually indicated in water-based cleaning solutions. Enzyme Solutions • Fluids must have a high surface tension so the bubble will have a heavier walled balloon that will blow it up higher before it pops. When the bubble does pop, it has greater energy. • The surface tension also needs to be low enough so the bubble will penetrate the small cavities. • The solution must manage the debris. It must emulsify it like blood or knock it off and hold it in solution. • A no-sudsing or low-sudsing enzyme cleaner will not interfere with the cavitational action of the ultrasonic cleaner. 3 Types of Enzymes for Ultrasonics     1. Protease for proteins     2. Lipase for Fats     3. Amylase for starches Irrigation • Adding Irrigation to Ultrasonics & Enzymes equals a complete and highly effective method of cleaning the inside and the outside of all cannulated instruments to facilitate the sterilization process. Benefits of Irrigation:   • The addition of an internal irrigation function allows flushing through the instrument removing the loosened debris.   • It is important to understand that the function of irrigation is only to remove debris by flushing.   • The slower the water moves through the instruments the better the ultrasonic cavitation cleans.   • An ultrasonic irrigator is not a pressure washer, that is to say that if the irrigation pressure is set high it will eliminate the effectiveness of the ultrasonics.   • The water flow should be set as low as possible to profit from optimal benefits of both ultrasonics and irrigation.

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