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DESCRIPTION Zircs Mr. Thirsty provides evacuation, isolation,
and retraction in a single device, Mr. Thirsty provides patient
comfort, gives the clinician a clear working field, eliminate the
constant interruption to use the saliva ejector, and allow the
assistant to perform other duties.
How Does it workMr. Thirsty attaches directly to the operatorys
existing HVE valve and retracts the tongue and cheek, preventing
them from folding in or impinging on the working area while
removing fluid and debris. Mr. Thirsty can be moved to any
operatory or dental office. 2 parts of Mr. Thirsty require
sterilization (the other parts are disposable).
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DENTIST COMMENTS A great alternative to isolite, without the
price I liked the isolation, and ease of use
ASSISTANTS COMMENTS It frees the assistant up to not have to
hold the tongue or cheek
so much, and it keeps everything visable. It supplied excellent
access with a dry field. Patient was
comfortable. It was easy to place.
HYGIENIST COMMENTS Main suction on inside face of mouthpiece
which was less likely
to get clogged. Hooked directly to high volume The best thing
about Mr. Thirsty is no extra hoses to contend
with.
The CPS Evaluation Team combine product review for the whole
team consisting of dentists, assistants, hygienists, patient
coordinators and the dental laboratory review this product.
CPS produced the following comments and reviews following its
evaluation2013 SELECT
Product Review
Mr.Thirsty by Zirc
Dr. Wong and Team
I think Mr. Thirsty is a great isolation and moisture control
device, especially when an auxiliary is working alone and isolation
and moisture control needs to be achieved.
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PACKAGINGIt is available in a number of kits, including the Try
Me Kit, which comes with everything necessary to get started with
Mr. Thirsty.
CLINICAL INDICATIONZircs Mr. Thirsty provides evacuation,
isolation, and retraction in a single device,
EVALUATION TEAM FEEDBACKThe CPS evaluation team consisting of 12
offices, and used on over 200 patients evaluated this product.
Almost all the evaluation team members felt Mr. Thirsty was a great
alternative to the Isolite. 7 of the 12 Evaluators have the Isolite
in their practice and
Dr. Phillip Talley and Team
PAPA
CC
This is a great alternative and very effective isolation device,
and inexpensive compared to Isolite.
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7Mr. Thirsty Instructions for Use1. Assemble Mr. Thirsty (see
opposite side). 2. Trim Tongue Shield if desired. 3. Have your
patient open his/her mouth. 4. Position the Bite Block toward the
center of the patients mouth. 5. Insert and move the Bite Block
laterally while folding the larger part of the
Tongue Shield between the incisal edges of the anterior teeth.
6. Gently push the tongue into a retracted position. 7. Position
the narrow neck of the Tongue Shield behind the last molar(s). 8.
Position the cheek retractor so that it is inside the mouth
retracting the cheek. 9. Have your patient close gently and
position the Bite Block comfortably between
the upper and lower teeth.10. Turn your HVE valve to the ON
position and let Mr. Thirsty do the rest.
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Dr. Dory Stutman and Team
Mr. Thisrty a clever little gadget to make your life much
easier!
commented for the price, Mr. Thirsty was a very close second in
comparison. Several evaluators commented the best part about Mr.
Thirsty was there were no extra hoses to contend with. Some
commented they wished they had different sizes in the try me kit.
One Evaluator said, Would be great if it was thicker at the bend
area to prevent tongue from getting underneath. Most patients
commented on how comfortable Mr. Thirsty was and that the suction
was very good. One dentist commented he would gladly pay more for a
solid one single piece of metal and wish you didnt have to replace
the bite block, just the tongue piece. Almost all the evaluators
said they would recommend Mr. Thirsty to their colleagues. Several
team member evaluators would love to see more cool colors to arouse
the patients interest.
Mr. Thirsty Instructions for Reprocessing
1. Restriction of Reprocessing: Frequent reprocessing has
marginal consequences for the Angle Tube and Bite Block. Normally
the end of durability of the product will be determined by visual
degradation.
2. Preparation before cleaning: Dispose of Tongue Shield and
Bite Grip. Disconnect the Bite Block from Angle Tube. Flush suction
line with Angle Tube (and adapter if used) still attached to HVE.
Remove Angle Tube (and adapter if used) from HVE valve.
3. Cleaning: Place the Angle Tube, Bite Block, (and adapter if
used) in the Ultrasonic/Automated Washer, for 4 minutes using a
general all-purpose cleaning solution. Temperature @ 66 C. Rinse
using hot tap water or 60 C for 15 seconds.
4. Packaging: Bag or wrap Angle Tube, Bite Block, (and adapter
if used) into an approved pouch/ wrap
5. Sterilization: Place Angle Tube, Bite Block (and adapter if
used) in Steam Sterilizer. Sterilize at 121C for 30 minutes.