What is ISO 22569 about?
ISO 22569 discusses multifunction handpieces for dentistry. ISO 22569 outlines requirements, test methods, instructions for use, and marking for multifunction handpieces. Multifunction handpieces (colloquially called “syringes”) are intended to be used in the oral cavity of the patient.
ISO 22569 describes the applicable technical properties of products to maintain this high level of quality.
Note: ISO 22569 does not apply to dental handpieces and motors, intraoral cameras, dental polymerisation lamps, powered scalers, powder jet handpieces, prophy handpieces, suction cannulas, and saliva ejectors.
Who is ISO 22569 for?
ISO 22569 on multifunction handpieces for dentistry is useful for:
- Manufacturers of multifunction handpieces for dentistry
- Dentists
- Test centers for dentistry
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use ISO 22569?
Dental multifunction handpieces have been used in the field of dentistry to carry out the treatment in the oral cavity of the patient. Multifunction handpieces are connected to dental units. Dental multifunction handpieces provide the user with water, air, and spray for treatment purposes. Some multifunction handpieces provide illumination of the situs.
ISO 22569 guideline provides classification, sampling, measurements, and requirements on handling, material, mechanical strength, temperature, and more for multifunction handpieces. ISO 22569 provides test methods on visual inspection, spray angle, handling, air supply, water supply, tightness, temperature, air let out, air and water pressure for multifunction handpieces.
ISO 22569 also gives methods for backflow prevention and resistance to reprocessing for multifunction handpieces for dentistry. This helps in maintaining high quality for Multifunction handpiece products.