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HyFlex® EDM

Coltene

HyFlex® EDM

700% greater fatigue resistance with regenerative memory

AlloyCM-Wire (EDM manufactured)File4

Specifications

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FileTipTaper
Speed
rpm
Torque
Ncm
Orifice Opener0.1811%4002.5
GlidePath0.153%3001.8
Shaping0.184.5%4002.5
Finishing0.304%4002.5

Clinical Tips

EDM manufacturing creates compressive surface stresses for superior fatigue resistance

CM-Wire allows pre-bending that persists during use

Spirals may lengthen in response to force - prevents binding and reduces breakage risk

Shape regenerates during autoclaving (or 10 sec in glass bead sterilizer) if elastically deformed

Files supplied pre-sterilized via gamma irradiation

Warnings

  • Ensure spirals do not wind in opposite direction during use - causes plastic deformation
  • If spirals appear lengthened after autoclaving, discard file
  • Inspect for unwinding before each use
  • Do not use after expiration date
  • Discard if any visible defects observed

Protocol

01Glide Path
02Shaping
03Finishing
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Always refer to official manufacturer instructions before clinical use.

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