Standard Metal HVE Valve Reprocessing Guidelines

Remove HVE From Dental Unit (5 seconds)

Scrub the pieces with a detergent and brush the channel

(30 seconds)

Lubricate each O-ring and replace if necessary

(20 seconds)

Reassemble and test the instrument performance

(20 seconds)

Select the correct load cycle, 6 min – 20 min 132-134’ C

Disassemble the HVE Valve According to the Manufacturer

(2 minutes)

Estimate Workflow Time: Min. 9 - Minutes Per Valve

Average Cost Per Valve: Labor: $3.00 ($20/Hour)

Autoclave: Est. $1 - 1.32 Per Cycle Bags/Lube: $.10/.20 Per Cycle

$4.00+ – Per Valve Cost

Concerns: Cross Contamination Backflow of SE Valves

Performance Degrades Multiple Valves Necessary

Cannot Guarantee 100% Clean

Between Patient Metal HVE Valve Process

Single-use HVE Valve Process

Remove HVE From Dental Unit (5 seconds)

Discard into trash

$3.69 Per Valve

Estimate Workflow Time: 5 - Seconds Per Valve

Replace with New Valve