Endodontic Explorer must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

Endodontic Long-Shank Spoon Excavator must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

Endodontic Locking Forceps must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.

Vitalometer tip must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Barriers should be used on the unit and/or the manufacturer’s recommendation for sterilization of Vitalometer tip and disinfection of unit should be followed.

Endodontic Broach must be disposed of in a Sharps container. For single use only.

Endodontic File—K Type must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or used file must be disposed of in a Sharps container. Rubber stopper on the file should be disposed of in the garbage.

Endodontic File—Hedstrom must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or used file must be disposed of in a Sharps container. Rubber stopper on the file should be disposed of in the garbage.

Reamer must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or used reamer must be disposed of in a Sharps container. Rubber stopper on the file should be disposed of in the garbage.