Interchangeable Probe Tip - Helmut Zepf (24.099.23) - Delynov

What is the Helmut Zepf (24.099.23) interchangeable probe tip?

La pointe de sonde interchangeable référencée 24.099.23 est un composant amovible conçu par Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH. Fabriquée en acier inoxydable de qualité médicale, cette pointe est destinée à être montée sur un manche d'instrumentation manuelle. Sa structure est spécifiquement conçue pour les procédures diagnostiques en chirurgie orale et en implantologie. En tant qu'élément interchangeable, elle permet une maintenance simplifiée de l'instrumentation tout en assurant la précision requise pour les examens cliniques. Ce dispositif appartient à la catégorie des consommables techniques pour la pratique de la chirurgie orale, offrant une solution durable aux praticiens nécessitant de la modularité dans leur équipement d'examen.

What are the clinical indications for this tip?

This implantology probe tip is indicated for all procedures requiring tactile exploration or precise measurement within the oral cavity. In implant surgery, it is used to probe surgical sites, check the integrity of alveolar walls, or measure the depth of periodontal pockets. Its medical stainless steel design makes it suitable for sterile surgical environments. The use of this surgery probe tip facilitates clinical diagnosis by allowing the practitioner to detect surface irregularities, subgingival calculus, or to evaluate the quality of soft and hard tissues before or after implant placement.

What are the technical characteristics of the 24.099.23 tip?

The Helmut Zepf interchangeable tip (code_ref: 24.099.23) is a Class I instrument manufactured from high-quality medical stainless steel. Its main feature lies in its ability to be replaced on a standard handle, thus optimizing instrument stock management. The manufacturer, Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, delivers this product non-sterile, which requires a complete reprocessing protocol before the first use and between each patient. The stainless steel design ensures resistance to repeated sterilization cycles, although a visual inspection to detect any cracks or defects on the edges is mandatory before each use.

What are the contraindications for the use of this instrument?

The main medical contraindication documented by the manufacturer Helmut Zepf concerns hypersensitivity or intolerance to metals. Being composed of medical stainless steel, contact of the instrument with the patient's tissues may trigger an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. If such a hypersensitivity reaction occurs during the examination or procedure, the procedure must be stopped immediately and necessary medical measures must be taken. It is therefore recommended to question the patient about their history of metal allergies before any manipulation with this probe tip.

What are the maintenance and sterilization precautions?

Helmut Zepf products must imperatively be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before the first use and after each subsequent use. Reprocessing must follow a strict protocol: complete cleaning to remove organic debris, followed by disinfection and appropriate sterilization. Before each use, the practitioner must check for the absence of visible damage such as cracks, breaks, or defects on the active parts. The use of damaged or worn products is prohibited to ensure patient safety. Due to the nature of the materials and the design of the tip, no maximum use cycle is defined, the service life depending on maintenance and observed wear.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected?

Le fabricant officiel de cet instrument est la société Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, située à Seitingen-Oberflacht, Allemagne. Ce dispositif médical est classé en Classe I selon la réglementation en vigueur. Les produits sont destinés exclusivement aux professionnels de santé qualifiés. La conformité aux standards de fabrication allemands assure une qualité constante de l'acier inoxydable utilisé. Il est rappelé que la compatibilité avec d'autres instruments (manches) doit être vérifiée au préalable par le praticien pour garantir un assemblage sécurisé lors des procédures de chirurgie orale.

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