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RETRACTION VALVE [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Dentistry
CONT

Of note is concern for contaminated dental equipment, particularly high speed drills, of which a large percentage have retraction valves that could draw fluids (blood, saliva, and/or water) back up in the instrument.

OBS

Refers to an air-operated valve which sucks back the coolant water to prevent drops on the head of the bur.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
  • Dentisterie
OBS

Source: Healthco Canada, Montréal.

Spanish

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