Curette Tip - Helmut Zepf (24.751.111GM5) - Delynov

What is the Helmut Zepf curette tip (24.751.111GM5)?

The curette tip referenced 24.751.111GM5 is a high-precision manual instrument manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH. Designed in medical stainless steel, this tip is specifically developed for periodontology and oral surgery procedures. It is presented as an interchangeable component or an active part of a manual instrument intended for dental professionals. Its stainless steel structure guarantees the necessary resistance to mechanical stress during alveolar curettage or root planing. This Class I medical device meets the quality requirements of practitioners for the treatment of hard and soft tissues in a sterile environment after appropriate processing.

What are the clinical indications for this instrument?

The intended use of this Helmut Zepf manual dental instrument primarily concerns the cleaning and sanitation of surgical sites. In periodontology, it is indicated for the removal of subgingival calculus and root planing to promote epithelial reattachment. In implant or oral surgery, it allows for effective curettage of sockets after extraction, facilitating the removal of granulation tissue or infectious debris. The purchase of this type of curette tip is essential for procedures requiring precise mechanical decontamination of bone or dental surfaces, thus ensuring optimal site preparation before any healing phase or implant placement.

What are the technical characteristics of the 24.751.111GM5 tip?

The Helmut Zepf curette tip is distinguished by its manufacture in high-quality medical stainless steel, selected for its biocompatibility and its ability to maintain an effective cutting edge. Although delivered non-sterile, it is designed to withstand repeated cycles of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in an autoclave without major alteration of its mechanical properties. The manufacturer Helmut Zepf specifies that due to the product design and the materials used, there is no defined maximum limit for processing cycles, subject to a prior visual inspection. The practitioner must imperatively check for the absence of cracks, breaks, or defects on the cutting edges before each use.

What are the contraindications for the use of this device?

The main medical contraindication documented by the manufacturer Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH is known hypersensitivity or intolerance of the patient to metals, and more particularly to the components of medical stainless steel. In the event of an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction triggered during contact with the instrument, the clinical procedure must be immediately interrupted. Necessary medical measures must then be taken to manage the patient's reaction. It is the practitioner's responsibility to evaluate the patient's allergic history before any intervention with this manual instrument.

What are the maintenance and reprocessing precautions?

Helmut Zepf products are delivered non-sterile and must undergo a full cycle of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization before the first use, as well as after each subsequent use. It is crucial to clean each product before inspecting it for any visible damage such as cracks or wear of the cutting edges. The use of damaged or worn instruments is strictly prohibited to guarantee patient safety and the effectiveness of the surgical act. The reprocessing process must follow standard hospital or dental office sterilization protocols, ensuring compatibility with other instruments during cleaning.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected?

This medical device is manufactured by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, a recognized company located in Germany. The product is classified as a Class I medical device (Class Ir according to certain reprocessing nomenclatures). It complies with the regulatory requirements applicable to manual dental instruments. Manufacturing is based on the use of medical stainless steel complying with safety standards for temporary contact with human tissue. As a Class I device, it is intended exclusively for professional use by qualified healthcare practitioners in dental and oral surgery, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with European manufacturing standards.

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