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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

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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.