Aspirating Syringe

Petite Aspirating Syringes, Cook-Waite (C-W) type, 1.8ml, Metric Thread

Dental Aspirating Syringes are used with a needle and a 1.8ml pre-filled anesthetic cartridge. Aspirating syringes are available in Type CW (Cook-Waite and Type A (Astra). The Syringes are reusable and are provided clean and supplied non-sterile.

Aspirating syringes are indicated to be used with anesthetic needles and cartridges to inject anesthetic solution into the oral cavity.

Warnings:
To avoid needle sticks, re-cap the needle after the injection has been given.
To avoid leakage during an injection, ensure that the needle is straight as it penetrates the cartridge diaphragm.

Precautions:
Syringes must be sterilized before use. See the sterilization instructions.
Hubs cannot be removed. Do not attempt to remove the hub from the syringe for sterilization or any reason as damage to the syringe will occur.
Do not mix with metals in sterilization, other non-chrome-plated brass instruments may cause damage to syringes.
Do not use cold sterilants, as they will react to the chrome plating of the syringe.
Keep the needle capped while affixing or removing from the syringe.

Loading Instructions:
. Retract the piston rod fully.
. Insert 1.8ml cartridge, the plunger end first, into the syringe barrel.
. Hold the cartridge firmly in place. Push the piston rod forward with a quick jab.
. Affix needle to aspirating syringe.
. Expel a few drops of solution to clear the needle
. Aspirate before injecting solution after inserting a needle into the tissue.
. After positioning the needle, pull back on the thumb ring to aspirate.

Unloading Instructions:
. Remove the needle from a syringe.
. Withdraw piston rod to clear cartridge for removal
. Tilt syringe to expel cartridge.

Cleaning & Sterilization Instructions:
1. Remove all traces of blood, saliva, and anesthesia solution.
2. Remove paraffine that has accumulated on the harpoon
3. Syringes are supplied non-sterile and must be sterilized prior to each use.
4. Syringes should not be sterilized with other instruments to avoid syringe damage.
5. Before each use, sterilize and inspect instrument. (see sterilization guide for more details)
6. Do not use cold sterilants, as they will react to the chrome plating of the syringe.