- This is a crucial accessory used to apply and remove Acteon Satelec Newtron and Piezotome ultrasonic tips from the handpiece, ensuring they are tightened correctly
Uses
- Applying Ultrasonic Tips:
- Used to securely screw Acteon's ultrasonic tips into the handpiece
- Removing Ultrasonic Tips:
- Facilitates the safe unscrewing and removal of tips from the handpiece after use
- Maintaining Sterility:
- The tip-enclosing design allows the practitioner to change tips without directly touching the potentially contaminated or sharp surface, making for a safer, more hygienic process
Features
- Dynamometric Function:
- Features a precision mechanism that delivers a consistent, optimal torque
- Audible Feedback:
- Emits an audible "click" sound once the correct torque is reached, preventing both under-tightening and overtightening
- Autoclavable:
- Designed to withstand repeated sterilization cycles (autoclaving), which is essential for maintaining strict infection control standards in a clinical environment
- Color-Coded:
- The wrench has a blue handle, which often corresponds to a specific power range or tip type in Acteon's system, ensuring proper pairing and use
- Ergonomic Design:
- Built with an easy-grip, lightweight design for comfortable handling and control during use
- Durable Construction:
- Made from high-quality materials to provide long-lasting performance and resistance to the demands of daily clinical use and sterilization
Benefits
- Protects Instruments:
- By preventing overtightening, the wrench protects the integrity of the ultrasonic insert connectors and prolongs the lifespan of both the handpiece thread and the tips
- Enhanced Safety and Hygiene:
- Enables a safer process by minimizing direct hand contact with potentially contaminated or sharp tips and reducing the risk of accidental injury
- Consistent Performance:
- Ensures reliable performance of the ultrasonic unit by guaranteeing secure and precise attachment of the tips
- Ease of Use:
- The audible "click" and ergonomic design make the tool intuitive and simple to use, saving clinical time and ensuring the proper attachment every time
