100 mm Rule - Helmut Zepf (48.286.08)

What is the Helmut Zepf 100 mm ruler?

The Helmut Zepf 100 mm ruler, bearing reference 48.286.08, is a manual measuring instrument designed for demanding clinical environments. Manufactured in medical stainless steel by Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, this small surgical ruler is graduated to offer a precise reading during interventions. Its rigid structure and metallic composition make it compatible with the cleaning and sterilization cycles required in the practice. It belongs to the category of consumables and measuring instruments essential for validating dimensions during pre-operative and intra-operative phases.

What are the clinical indications for this millimeter ruler?

This dental millimeter ruler is indicated for all procedures requiring a precise dimensional evaluation in the mouth or on models. In implantology, it allows for measuring the available mesio-distal space before implant placement or checking the length of an abutment. In periodontal surgery, it can be used to measure the extent of a recession or the size of a connective tissue graft. It can also be used as an endodontic measurer to control the length of instruments or gutta-percha cones, thus ensuring compliance with established clinical protocols.

What are the technical characteristics of reference 48.286.08?

The Helmut Zepf ruler (reference 48.286.08) has a total length of 100 mm. It is designed in high-quality medical stainless steel, a material chosen for its resistance to disinfection agents and sterilization temperatures. The instrument is delivered non-sterile and must imperatively undergo a complete cycle of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization before its first use, and then between each patient. Its simple design allows for efficient reprocessing, although it is the practitioner's responsibility to check for the absence of visible damage, such as cracks or defects on the graduations, before each use.

What are the contraindications for the use of this instrument?

The main contraindication mentioned by the manufacturer Helmut Zepf concerns hypersensitivity or intolerance to metals. Since the instrument is manufactured from medical stainless steel, contact with the patient can trigger an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. If such a hypersensitivity reaction occurs during the intervention, the procedure must be immediately stopped and the necessary medical measures must be taken. It is therefore recommended to question the patient about their allergic history to metallic components before any clinical use of this surgical ruler.

What are the maintenance and sterilization precautions?

As this is a non-resorbable and reusable instrument, strict compliance with hygiene protocols is crucial. All Helmut Zepf products must be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before the first use and after each subsequent use. The practitioner must visually inspect the ruler to detect any wear, corrosion, or deformation of the cutting edges and graduations. The use of damaged products is prohibited. Due to its robust steel design, there is no defined maximum limit for treatment cycles, as long as the physical integrity and readability of the instrument's measurements are preserved.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected?

The official manufacturer of this device is Helmut Zepf Medizintechnik GmbH, located in Seitingen-Oberflacht, Germany. This product is classified as a Class I medical device (Class Ir according to certain reprocessing specifications). As a manual dental instrument, it meets the safety and performance requirements defined by the European regulation on medical devices. German manufacturing guarantees rigorous compliance with quality standards for surgical instruments. This device is exclusively reserved for use by qualified healthcare professionals within the framework of their clinical practice.

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