Stainless Steel 17 cm Dam Punch - Helmut Zepf (19.015.00) - Delynov

What is the Helmut Zepf rubber dam punch?

The Helmut Zepf rubber dam punch (reference 19.015.00) is a 17 cm manual dental instrument designed specifically for the preparation of the operative field. Manufactured in medical stainless steel by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, this robust device allows for precise perforation of the dam before its placement in the mouth. Its high-quality steel design guarantees the necessary resistance to repeated reprocessing cycles. As an instrument in the CONSO category, it integrates into the standard isolation protocol to ensure a dry and decontaminated working environment during clinical interventions.

What are the clinical indications for this punch?

This instrument is indicated for the technical perforation of rubber dam sheets before their installation on the patient. The use of these dam forceps is fundamental in conservative dentistry, endodontics, and during certain bonding procedures where sealing is critical. By creating calibrated orifices, the practitioner can isolate one or more teeth from the rest of the oral cavity, thus avoiding salivary contamination and protecting the patient's airways against the ingestion of debris or irrigation solutions. Its use is strictly reserved for qualified healthcare professionals.

What are the technical characteristics of this instrument?

The Helmut Zepf dental rubber dam punch has a total length of 17 cm, offering a grip adapted to the requirements of daily practice. Referenced under code 19.015.00, it is entirely designed in medical stainless steel, a material chosen for its durability and compatibility with sterilization processes. This device belongs to Class I of medical devices. Its mechanical structure is designed to produce clean cuts without tearing the dam material, thus ensuring perfect adaptation around the neck of the teeth during field placement.

What are the contraindications for the use of this device?

The main contraindication mentioned by the manufacturer concerns known hypersensitivity to metals. Intolerance to the components of medical stainless steel in the patient can trigger hypersensitivity reactions during contact with the instrument. If such a reaction occurs during the procedure, the manufacturer specifies that the intervention must be immediately stopped and that the necessary medical measures must be taken accordingly. It is therefore crucial to evaluate the patient's allergic history before any manipulation with this manual instrument.

What are the maintenance and reprocessing precautions?

All Helmut Zepf instruments are delivered non-sterile and must imperatively be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before the first use, as well as after each subsequent use. The practitioner must visually inspect the product to detect any potential damage or visible wear, such as cracks, breaks, or defects on the cutting edges. The use of a damaged instrument is prohibited. Due to the design and materials used, there is no defined maximum limit of treatment cycles, but the functional state must be checked systematically before each intervention.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected?

The device is manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, a recognized entity located in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany. This punch is a Class I medical device, compliant with regulatory requirements for manual dental instruments. The manufacturer insists on strict compliance with cleaning and sterilization protocols to guarantee patient safety and the longevity of the stainless steel. Traceability is ensured by the product reference 19.015.00, confirming the origin and German manufacturing quality of this instrument distributed by Delynov.

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