FAQs
Cattani recommend that the filters of the head unit and the drying column are replaced annually as part of the After Care Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
The dental air produced by AC compressors conforms to purity class 2:4:2 according to ISO 8573-1. This class defines the number of particles, moisture, and oil in the air. Clean, dry, and hygienic air is critical for ensuring patient safety, the effectiveness of dental treatments, and the correct operation and longevity of dental equipment. Over time, filters will become blocked, which may compromise the compressors’ ability to produce clean, dry, and hygienic air. Cattani’s After Care Preventative Maintenance program is the easiest way to ensure you meet your infection prevention and control obligations.
The ISO 22052:2020 defines standards for dentistry plant area equipment: Compressor Systems. The standard defines air quality within this standard and specifically defines the quality to ensure dental compressors produce hygienic, clean, dry, oil-free air.
Initially, the HEPA H14 filter was an option for the AC compressors’ drying column. As of the end of 2021, Cattani included a HEPA H14 filter in the drying column. This antibacterial filter removes 99.975% of particles down to 0.3 microns. To put this in context, a strand of hair is approximately 50 microns.
Cattani recommends checking the condensate bottle (if fitted) weekly and emptying the water as needed. In some dental clinics, the condensate tube may run directly to a waste drain rather than a condensate bottle.
An AC compressor has three data labels. The main data label, which you will most likely need to source information about the compressor to provide to a service technician, is on the grey electrical box (the one with the main on/off switch) found at the front of the compressor. The label will have the model number, serial number, and the date of manufacture.
The first and main label, which has the model number, serial number, and date of manufacture, is found on the grey electrical box on the front of the compressor (the one with the on/off switch). The second label is for the compressor head and is located on the fan cover. The final label is for the compressor tank and includes essential compliance information about the tank. You rarely need to provide information from the second or final label to a service technician.
Authorised service technicians perform preventative maintenance annually. Our AFTER CARE Preventative Maintenance Service Program makes servicing simple and easy for dental clinics. The compressor filters require replacing annually, and the motor start capacitor is replaced every three years (single-phase compressors only). In addition, the service technician will perform routine checks and tests to ensure that your compressor is operating at the manufacturer’s specifications.
The first thing to check is the power. A staff member may have accidentally pressed the red stop button on the front of the compressor. Open the clear plastic case and press the black start button to reset the machine. If this doesn’t work, double-check that the power point is in the on position with the plug correctly inserted. If all of these fail, you can check to see if the circuit breaker has tripped or if there is an interruption in the electrical supply to the clinic. Lastly, please get in touch with your authorised service technician.
There are many considerations when selecting a dental compressor. As a general rule, Cattani recommends that the compressor chosen can support the number of dental chairs 100%. For example, an AC200 compressor can support 2-3 dental chairs, so all three dental chairs can demand compressed air simultaneously without any impact on the dental staff. Other considerations include whether the dental clinic has space to add more chairs in the future, so selecting a system that can support more chairs might be a better option to help make the clinic future-proof. Cattani also has quiet compressor options and specialised CADCAM compressors.
The compressed air requirements for a CADCAM milling system and general dental compressed air requirements are different. Cattani CADCAM compressors are specifically designed to operate at 8-10 bar, which is 2 bar above standard dental compressors. This higher pressure meets the demands of milling machines, which require more air at higher pressure. Cattani always recommends the installation of a separate CADCAM compressor to support CADCAM milling.
If you are looking for a compressor for a brand-new installation, consider one from our “Q Series—Quiet Compressors.” These compressors have acoustic hoods over the head unit to dampen the sound and create a more pleasant ambience in the clinic, where the plant room may be close to patient areas. If you have an AC100, AC200, or AC300, you can look at adding a purpose-built acoustic cabinet. An acoustic cabinet reduces the sound of the compressor by 20-23 dBA (model dependent), has indoor or outdoor installation options, withstands rain and direct sunlight, and includes a built-in fan to help ventilate the compressor. There are more options to reduce plant room noise. Contact Cattani for additional options.
Compressors are one of the hardest-working pieces of equipment in a dental clinic. A noisy compressor can result from failure to perform regular annual maintenance, resulting in excessive wear. During AFTER CARE Preventative Maintenance, your service technician will perform routine checks and adjustments to ensure your compressor operates within the manufacturer’s specifications. If your compressor is abnormally noisy, we recommend you check your last date of service maintenance and contact your authorised service technician.
The specified operational range of AC compressors is +5 to +30°C. Cattani recommends installing a suitably sized air conditioner or ventilation fan in the plant room to keep the temperature within this range, ideally around ~22°C. A cooler plant room can maximise the compressor’s working life by reducing wear and tear.
Compressors installed outdoors in humid climates do not have any form of air conditioning to control temperature and humidity. Cattani recommends the addition of a pre-filter. This pre-filter reduces a portion of the moisture in the air before it is drawn into the compressor, thus reducing the load on the compressor. A pre-filter is installed for each drying column. For example, an AC400 and an AC600 would require two pre-filters.
Cattani AC compressor tanks are dual-coated to preserve the quality of stored air. The first coating is a food-grade resin, and the second is an antimicrobial layer using silver ion technology.
Plant rooms come in all shapes and sizes. Cattani developed the Vento frame for small plant rooms where a large footprint is not available. The Vento frame allows the compressor to be mounted above a suction unit, making the overall footprint smaller and utilizing the often unused area above the suction system.
Cattani uses 100% simultaneous use as the method of compressor selection. So, if you have two dental chairs, we recommend an AC200 compressor as a guideline. When selecting a compressor, an essential factor is considering two factors. The first is future-proof; if you have capacity for additional chairs in the future, you may want to go for a larger size to accommodate growth. The second, ties in with the first, a larger tank will have less wear and tear over time as it won’t need to start and stop as frequently. For example, if you have a three-chair clinic, you have two options: an AC200 for 2-3 chairs or an AC300, which supports 3-4 chairs. The AC300 might be the better choice as it will run less often and also allows for an additional dental chair.
Compressed air plays a vital role in helping cool handpieces, so you want to ensure that the compressor you select is not being overworked, which may lead to additional heat. In addition, the air quality provided must be hygienic, dry, and oil-free. High-quality dental-grade air helps ensure the longevity of your handpieces by minimising the risks of rust or other moisture-related malfunctions.
When oil-free, dry, and hygienic air is critical, Cattani has the compressor to meet the demand, regardless of the number of dental chairs. Our range includes quiet models, modular solutions, space-saving accessories, and CADCAM solutions. Cattani has compressors for single-chair surgeries right up to large clinics or even universities with hundreds of chairs, where high-performance, powerful system solutions are required.
Dental compressors are specialised systems that provide dry, oil-free, and hygienic air for the entire dental practice. High-quality compressed air has several functions, including cooling and operating handpieces, providing clean air for dental treatments, handpiece oiling machines, and, with a specialised compressed air system, CADCAM milling.
Dental compressors perform an essential role in capturing, cleaning, drying, and storing dental-quality air ready to be transported to the dental treatment room. Due to the use of this air and its importance to equipment and the patient, three key elements to look for are oil-free, dry, and hygienic. Cattani uses a six-step process to create dental-grade air stored in a dual-coated antimicrobial compressor tank.
When selecting a dental compressor, you should consider these factors in addition to the compressor providing oil-free, dry, and hygienic air. Dental clinics are busy, so look for a compressor that has an easy preventative maintenance schedule to follow that is economical.
Noise—Depending on the placement of your compressor plant room, reducing noise in patient waiting or treatment rooms may be considered.
100% simultaneous use—This is critical to ensuring a suitable air volume is available no matter what happens throughout the dental clinic.
Local support—As with every piece of mechanical equipment, there is a risk of breakdown. Look for a company with an extensive service network, local parts availability, and professional training and education for the service technicians working on your compressor.
Reliability is one of the key elements when purchasing a dental-grade air compressor. Other essential factors to consider are:
Future-proof: Consider the current dental clinic setup and future plans. For clinics that have provision for more dental chairs, larger compressors can be more cost-effective. Cattani also offers tandem solutions to add compressors to your plant room easily.
Cattani developed P.L.A.N.T. Principles, a simple guide that covers all the essential considerations of Performance, Layout, Airflow, Noise, and Temperature when developing your plant room design and clinic layout.
Air quality: In accordance with ISO 22052.
Medical Device: Ensure your dental compressor is a registered medical device.
The HEPA H14 filter at the top of the drying column is changed annually as part of our preventative maintenance schedule, After Care. Our drying column design is extremely low-maintenance, and no other routine preventative maintenance besides the HEPA H14 filter is needed.
Cattani P.L.A.N.T. Principles are the best way to ensure that your installation is correct from the start. Below are some common mistakes we see, categorised under each principle.
- PERFORMANCE: Failure to correctly size the compressor for the dental clinic requirements.
- LAYOUT: Incorrect piping layout and positioning of the plant room.
- AIRFLOW: Using the incorrect pipe sizes, paths, lengths, and gradients.
- NOISE: Not selecting the right compressor or placing the unit in noise-sensitive areas.
- TEMPERATURE: This one is critical! Failure to have adequate ventilation or air conditioning can damage equipment and/or reduce its working life.
- SERVICE: Lastly, failure to perform preventative maintenance is one of the biggest causes of system faults. Failure to follow the necessary preventative maintenance schedule results in premature breakdown or failure.
Cattani has a professional dealer network throughout Australia and New Zealand. You can rest assured that Cattani is a leader in training and education, and our network of dealers undergoes comprehensive, award-winning training in the selection, installation, and maintenance of our systems. After all, Cattani is committed to working towards 100% RELIABILITY.
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Parallel connection kits enable practices to link compressors in tandem. Two compressors can be connected side by side, and the parallel connection kit will control their operation. This is an easy way for the compressor to meet the practice’s needs with the growing number of treatment rooms in the surgery.
Cattani recommends that the dental clinic staff clean the suction system’s inlet filter weekly. If the filter is filled with excessive deposits, sludge, and indications of bacterial growth, it likely indicates a shortfall in the cleaning and disinfecting protocol. A few quick fixes can be ensuring you are using a manufacturer-recommended disinfectant over only a cleaner, checking the dilution of the disinfectant that staff are using, as the incorrect dilution impacts performance, and lastly, ensuring that disinfection is taking place every day.
SMART suction units fitted with amalgam retention will display an alert message on the screen notifying the clinic when the amalgam levels in the container reach 95% (i14) and 100% (i15). Cattani recommends checking the suction unit display for alerts during the weekly suction inlet clean. To minimise disruptions in the dental clinic, plan to replace the amalgam container when the 95% (i14) alert is displayed. Replacement should be scheduled outside patient treatment hours, as staff must turn off the unit during container changeover. Ecocycle is our amalgam recycling partner in Australia & New Zealand.
For pricing on replacement containers and recycling services, contact:
AUSTRALIA: 1300 32 62 92
NEW ZEALAND: 0800 73 29 22
SMART suction units fitted with amalgam retention will display the alert message i15 if the container reaches full capacity. If the 100% (i15) alert is triggered, the suction unit will automatically enter safety mode and shut down, preventing operation. If this occurs, we encourage you to contact Ecocycle, our amalgam recycling partner in Australia & New Zealand, for pricing on replacement containers and recycling services.
Contact:
AUSTRALIA: 1300 32 62 92
NEW ZEALAND: 0800 73 29 22
Ecocycle is our amalgam recycling partner in Australia & New Zealand.
For pricing on replacement containers and recycling services, contact:
AUSTRALIA: 1300 32 62 92
NEW ZEALAND: 0800 73 29 22
Do not use detergents or household products to clean the suction unit filter or to clean and/or disinfect the suction unit. Detergents can cause foam, which can damage the system. Cattani recommends using the manufacturer’s recommended disinfectant, Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0. Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 is formulated as a non-foaming disinfectant purpose-designed for the safe and effective disinfection of dental suction systems.
Daily and weekly suction unit maintenance and disinfection are critical to managing the system’s microbial load, preventing blockage and unpleasant odours, and meeting your infection prevention and control requirements. Cattani recommends performing daily disinfection with Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 and a Pulse Cleaner and then, on a weekly basis, cleaning the suction inlet filter and reviewing the suction unit keypad for any alerts. Staff should also ensure the suction system is serviced annually as part of its After Care preventative maintenance schedule.
SMART Suction systems have three data labels. The main data label, which you will most likely need to source information about the SMART suction system to provide to a service technician, will vary depending on the model of suction system. See the link below to see where the label is located, which will have the model number, serial number, and date of manufacture.
Over time, the inlet filter will fill with debris and eventually become blocked if left unchecked. If this occurs, the suction unit’s performance will be compromised. Cattani’s After Care Preventative Maintenance program is the easiest way to ensure you meet your infection prevention and control obligations through daily, weekly, and annual processes.
The ISO 22052:2020 defines standards for dentistry plant area equipment: Compressor Systems. The standard defines air quality within this standard and specifically defines the quality to ensure dental compressors produce hygienic, clean, dry, oil-free air.
Initially, the HEPA H14 filter was an option for the AC compressors’ drying column. As of the end of 2021, Cattani included a HEPA H14 filter in the drying column. This antibacterial filter removes 99.975% of particles down to 0.3 microns. To put this in context, a strand of hair is approximately 50 microns.
There is a label on the separator’s fan cover, another on the suction motor, and the final one for the overall unit. You will need to provide this one to your service technician. Depending on the model, this label can be found in different spots. See the link below to help you locate it.
Authorised service technicians perform preventative maintenance annually on all SMART suction models. Our AFTER CARE Preventative Maintenance Service Program makes servicing simple and easy for dental clinics. The system will undergo a minor service every year (non-hydrocyclone amalgam models), the models fitted with an amalgam retention unit (hydrocyclone) will have an intermediate service every two years. At the five-year mark, all units will have a major service. The technician will perform routine checks and tests at each service to ensure that your suction unit operates at the manufacturer’s specifications.
The first thing to check is the power. A staff member may have switched off the main power button on the front of the suction unit. If this doesn’t work, double-check that the power point is in the on position with the plug correctly inserted. If all of these fail, you can check to see if the circuit breaker has tripped or if there is an interruption in the electrical supply to the clinic. Lastly, please get in touch with your authorised service technician.
There are numerous considerations when selecting a dental suction unit. Cattani recommends that the suction unit simultaneously support 100% of the dental chairs. This will ensure that the suction is consistent, no matter what happens in other treatment rooms. For example, a Turbo SMART A can support 2-3 dental chairs, so all three dental chairs can demand dental suction simultaneously without any impact on the dental professionals. Considering future growth opportunities is also essential. If the dental clinic has space to add more chairs in the future, systems like the Turbo SMART A are upgradeable to a B model to support four chairs, and can then be coupled with another Turbo SMART B as a tandem solution.
Dry suction:
The air is aspirated through the main suction line to the suction motor in a dry suction system. Air and fluids are aspirated through the suction tubes and enter a separator. Fluids are separated and discharged to the drain during surgery, while air flows to the suction motor.
Wet Suction:
Air and fluid are aspirated through the main suction line to the suction machine in a wet system. Air and fluids are also aspirated through the tubing in the dental unit to the suction unit. Air and fluids enter the suction unit and are separated in the centrifuge. The liquid is sent to waste under pressure, while air is aspirated to the suction motor.
Semi-wet suction:
Semi-wet systems offer the best of both worlds through a hybrid approach. The suction unit uses a side-channel blower to generate vacuum and airflow, and a centrifugal separator separates fluid and air. The exhaust air will vent to the atmosphere, and waste fluid is sent to the drain.
If you have a brand-new installation, consider one of our “CUBE—Quiet Dental Suction Units.” These smart suction units have acoustic housing around the system to dampen the sound. A quiet system helps create a pleasant ambience within the dental surgery, especially when the plant room is close to treatment areas or waiting rooms. The Blok Jet Silent series is also an option if you require both a compressor and suction system in one setup, with limited space, and need a quiet solution. Contact Cattani for additional advice on acoustic treatments and solutions for your plant room.
The specified operational range of SMART suction units is +5 to +35°C. To maximise the operational life of a suction system Cattani recommends installing a suitably sized air conditioner or ventilation fan in the plant room to keep the temperature within this range, ideally around ~22°C.
Cattani SMART suction models use an antimicrobial coating on specific external components.
Plant rooms come in all shapes and sizes, from dedicated rooms to outside enclosures. If you have a small plant room, the Vento frame can be the ideal solution. The Vento frame is designed to have the suction system installed underneath the compressor. The Vento design makes the overall footprint smaller and utilises the space above the suction system, which is often void. The Blok Jet Silent series is another option where you require a compressor and suction system to fit in a small space.
Cattani uses 100% simultaneous use as the method of compressor selection. So, if you have two dental chairs, we recommend an AC200 compressor as a guideline. When selecting a compressor, an essential factor is considering two factors. The first is future-proof; if you have capacity for additional chairs in the future, you may want to go for a larger size to accommodate growth. The second, ties in with the first, a larger tank will have less wear and tear over time as it won’t need to start and stop as frequently. For example, if you have a three-chair clinic, you have two options: an AC200 for 2-3 chairs or an AC300, which supports 3-4 chairs. The AC300 might be the better choice as it will run less often and also allows for an additional dental chair.
SMART suction systems can supply a single-chair surgery to large clinics or even universities with hundreds of chairs with Blok Jet Link modular systems. Cattani has a suitable system for high-performance dental suction solutions regardless of the number of dental chairs.
Dental suction systems are specialised machines that provide vacuum and airflow, as defined by ISO 10637: 2018 for central suction and source equipment. Suction units perform an essential role in the safety and efficiency of modern dentistry, both for patients and dental professionals. Suction equipment creates airflow under negative pressure, which facilitates the removal of unwanted fluids and dental aerosols from the oral cavity.
Dental instruments, handpieces, triplex syringes, and other high-speed instruments can produce dental aerosols. If the suction system does not manage them, aerosols may remain suspended in the clinical environment for some time. Cattani recommends high suction airflow at ~300 l/min and vacuum at ~210 mbar for dental clinics to help manage the risks of aerosols and fluid evacuation.
ISO 11143 is the ISO standard for amalgam separators. Cattani-patented technology separates amalgam waste at 6, 18, or 60 litres per minute (SMART suction model dependent). Each SMART suction unit has a suitably-sized Hydrocyclone unit that can be purchased upfront with the suction unit or easily retrofitted to the unit in the future. Cattani has a minimum of >98.3% efficiency of amalgam retention that easily exceeds the ISO standard requirement of 95%.
The Hydrocyclone has no additional electrical running costs and fits within the same footprint as the existing Cattani SMART suction system.
Dental clinics are busy, so look for a suction unit with a simple preventative maintenance schedule. Suction systems need maintenance, so a system that has an easy daily, weekly, and annual schedule saves you in the long run.
Noise—Depending on the placement of your plant room, reducing noise in patient waiting or treatment rooms may need to be addressed. Look at CUBE options or the Blok Jet Silent series.
100% simultaneous use—This is critical to ensuring suitable suction performance no matter what happens throughout the dental clinic.
Local support—As with every piece of mechanical equipment, there is a risk of breakdown. Look for a company with an extensive service network, local parts availability, and professional training and education for the service technicians.
Reliability:
Reliability is critical when it comes to dental suction. Imagine the stress of having a system go down mid-procedure or being down for the day, causing appointment cancellations.
Future-proof:
Consider the current dental clinic setup and plans. For clinics that can expand the number of dental chairs, an upgradeable suction system can be more cost-effective in the long run. Cattani also has tandem solutions to add suction units to your plant room easily.
Correct Installations:
Cattani developed P.L.A.N.T. Principles, a simple guide that covers all the essential considerations of Performance, Layout, Airflow, Noise, and Temperature when developing your plant room design and clinic layout.
Medical Device:
Ensure your dental suction system is a registered medical device.
Hydrocyclone servicing is part of the intermediate service schedule within After Care. If your clinic staff notice an i14 alert on the keypad of the SMART suction model at any time, they should contact Ecocycle (AUSTRALIA: 1300 32 62 92, NEW ZEALAND: 0800 73 29 22) to arrange the replacement and recycling of the amalgam cup. The i14 alert indicates that the amalgam cup is 95% full.
The Cattani P.L.A.N.T. Principles are the easiest and optimal way to ensure your installation is correct. Beneath are some of the more common mistakes we see.
Performance:
The suction unit was not correctly sized for the dental clinic’s requirements, including not catering for 100% simultaneous use.
Layout:
Incorrect piping layout and positioning of the plant room.
Airflow:
Using the incorrect pipe sizes, paths, lengths, and gradients will impact the ability for waste to flow back to the plant room for processing.
Noise:
Not selecting the right suction unit or placing the unit in noise-sensitive areas.
Temperature:
Inadequate ventilation or air conditioning can damage equipment and/or reduce working life.
Service:
Failure to perform preventative maintenance is one of the biggest causes of system faults—failure to follow the necessary preventative maintenance schedule results in premature breakdown or failure. Always consider After Care servicing.
Cattani has a professional dealer network throughout Australia and New Zealand. You can rest assured that Cattani is a leader in training and education, and our network of dealers undergoes comprehensive, award-winning training in the selection, installation, and maintenance of our systems. After all, Cattani is committed to working towards 100% RELIABILITY.
Cattani is supported by a trusted network of professional dealers across Australia and New Zealand. Each dealer undergoes comprehensive, award-winning training to ensure expert selection, installation, and maintenance of our systems. With a strong focus on training and education, Cattani is dedicated to delivering performance you can rely on — all in pursuit of 100% RELIABILITY.
The Turbo SMART model A can be upgraded to a B that takes the system from 2-3 chairs to four chairs. In addition, parallel connection kits enable practices to link like-for-like SMART suction units in tandem. For example, a Tandem Turbo SMART B can support up to 8 dental chairs. Using the password option or connecting units in parallel makes meeting the practice’s growth needs a simple process.
Yes, it is simple for a service technician to add a hydrocyclone to any of our SMART suction systems. The clever design means that the Hydrocyclone fits within the footprint of the existing system, requires no additional power, makes no extra noise, and complies with ISO standard ISO 11143. Even amalgam recycling and collection are easy with our partner Ecocycle, which provides this service across Australia and New Zealand (AUSTRALIA: 1300 32 62 92, NEW ZEALAND: 0800 73 29 22).
It’s the way the decibel system works—a 10 decibel drop halves perceived loudness. So 60dB is half as loud as 70dB, 50dB is a quarter as loud as 70 dB, and so on. So if anything, “half as loud” is a conservative representation of the facts in the Turbo SMART example above.
You can easily prevent this alert by effective disinfection. The Hydrocyclone has two sensors: one to trigger an alarm when the canister is 95% complete (i14 alert), and the other when it is 100% full (i15 alert). The unit will automatically shut down at this point when it is full, so change the canister before this. However, sometimes microbial growth may occur in the sensor’s rib, which blocks the sensor and will cause a false alarm. Dental staff can clean the sensor with an appropriate brush, but we recommend you contact us or your service technician for advice first. If this happens, reviewing the infection prevention and control protocols is always best, as there may be a breakdown in the process. Remember, at the end of each day, run the manufacturer’s recommended disinfectant through the hoses, hang the hoses up, but leave the system to aspirate air for as long as possible, thus ensuring that the hoses are clear of fluid. The disinfectant will reach the suction unit and the hydrocyclone to disinfect the system effectively and will likely prevent the build-up that causes false alarms.
This depends entirely on how many chairs the Hydrocyclone is connected to, how often the chairs are used, and what type of dentistry is practised. But one canister will take months to fill and could last up to a year. Cattani recommends that as part of the weekly suction inlet filter clean, the dental staff check the keypad for an i14 alert, which indicates the amalgam cup is 95% full. This is the best way to ensure you stay on top of amalgam recycling without disrupting your dental clinic.
When it comes to dental suction, there are two key parameters, suction power and suction airflow. Strong suction power of 210 mbar aids fluid and debris removal for optimal visibility, whereas high airflow of 300l/min will help manage aerosols and the associated risk of infection. Cattani prides itself on its SMART suction units, which use inverter technology to independently manage the suction motor and centrifuge and cater to variations in dental treatments and dental professional usage for each chair. The result is powerful, energy-efficient, and optimal suction performance at each dental chair.
Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 non-foaming disinfectant was developed by Cattani for the dental environment. Cattani recommends that daily disinfection be performed using Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 at each dental chair. Disinfecting will ensure your suction system operates within the manufacturer’s specifications and goes a long way towards maximising the equipment’s life.
Our Magnolia range of disinfectants was developed explicitly by Cattani for the dental environment. We stand by the efficacy of the products, and in fact, we are confident that none are better for dentistry suction systems. The manufacturer of our equipment, Cattani Italy, strongly recommends that Magnolia products be used to ensure optimal disinfecting and cleaning, ensure your suction system operates within the manufacturer’s specifications, and maximise the equipment’s life.
Yes, especially when it comes to medical devices. Cleaning removes foreign material from an object and is usually a prerequisite to disinfection. Disinfection differs as it aims to eliminate or reduce microorganisms. Whether the product is a disinfectant or a cleaner will also determine how it is registered on the ARTG. Cattani always recommends that you check the type of product you are using and whether it will meet your infection prevention and control guidelines. Cattani uses a Pulse Cleaner primarily to perform the cleaning component by creating pulses of air and fluid to create a mechanical cleaning action. Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 is a non-foaming disinfectant designed to disinfect dental suction machines.
Check the product label. Only disinfectants can have the word “disinfectant” on the label. It is always worth checking that the product is also specifically formulated to be used on dental suction systems.
Disinfecting your suction lines and systems helps manage the microbial load that can form in the system. The warm, wet, and dark environment is the perfect breeding ground. This is why using a specially formulated disinfectant like Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 from Magnolia is critical to manage the microbial load, protect the suction system, and meet your infection prevention and control obligations.
A shock treatment is NOT necessary when using PULI-JET Gentle 2.0 non-foaming disinfectant. Shock treatments refer to the management of water lines (not suction lines). Cattani recommends that you refer to the current advice provided by the Australian Dental Association regarding shock treatments and the management of water lines.
No, dilution of PULI-JET GENTLE 2.0 should be done just before you want to perform end-of-day disinfection.
Yes, we recommend checking the dental chair filter to see if the tablet has fully dissolved throughout the treatment day. Depending on what clinical procedures are being performed, you may need to replace the tablet.
No, the Pulse Cleaner will automatically aspirate the fluid and air so no additional mixing is required.
No, PULI-JET GENTLE 2.0 non-foaming disinfectant is formulated to provide disinfection overnight with only 30ml of PULI-JET GENTLE 2.0 to 2.5 Litres of water.
NON-FOAMING: Refers to a product that does not produce foam.
ANTIFOAMING: Refers to a substance that inhibits the formation of foam.
Regarding Magnolia products, Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 is a non-foaming disinfectant. The formulation works perfectly with dental suction units and is designed not to produce foam. After all, Cattani has been a leader in suction system design for decades and understands the risk of foam and suction systems.
ANTIFOAMING DISINFECTION TABLETS are ANTIFOAMING. The difference in the use here is that foam can result from some dental procedures that produce a lot of blood, mucus, and saliva. As such, it may result in the formation of foam within the pipework or suction machine. When it reaches the suction machine separator, additional foam can be formed due to the separation process. This is where Antifoaming Disinfection Tablets inhibit the foam these dental procedures might cause.
An anti-scale agent helps SOFTEN WATER. This is ideal in hard water areas where water hardness results from higher levels of mineral content, such as Calcium and magnesium. Softening the water helps protect the suction machine’s longevity by allowing the disinfectant to work on the suction unit’s internal components.
A SURFACTANT reduces fluid’s surface tension and increases its spreading and wetting properties. Thus, the disinfectant can reach more areas easily of the suction lines and suction system to act on the biohazardous load.
After the suction machine disinfection, residual fluid will remain in the Pulse Cleaner. This fluid can be manually aspirated using the suction hose terminal or poured down the dental unit’s spittoon, which is used to disinfect the drain tube and spittoon drain valve. Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 is a suction system disinfectant. As such, please note that spittoon bowls are made of various materials, and Cattani recommends that you follow the dental chair manufacturer’s instructions using an appropriate surface disinfectant or cleaner for the spittoon bowl.
The Pulse Cleaner plays an essential role in cleaning. Disinfecting and cleaning are two different things. A Pulse Cleaner automatically aspirates.
PULI-JET Gentle 2.0 Disinfectant facilitates the necessary turbulence required for effective cleaning, facilitates measured flow, and optimizes exposure time. A good way to think of this is in the context of a dishwasher: The rotating bars of water provide the mechanical action of cleaning to help remove debris, whereas the dishwashing tablet is the chemical function. A Pulse Cleaner performs the mechanical cleaning function, and Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 non-foaming disinfectant is the chemical action.
Puli-Jet Gentle 2.0 is a non-foaming disinfectant that does not produce foam. Foam can damage suction systems, so Magnolia by Cattani developed a suction system disinfectant that doesn’t produce foam and works perfectly with suction systems. The result is Puli-Jet.
Antifoaming Disinfectant Tablets, on the other hand, have a different function. Certain dental procedures that produce a lot of blood, mucus, and saliva may cause foam when they reach the suction machine separator. Anifoaming Disinfecting Tablets combat this by inhibiting the formation of foam that these dental procedures might cause. They also have the additional advantage of slow-release disinfection.