Disposable Cartridge

NOSE Piercing System

Operators Manual

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Operators Manual
Medisept ® Disposable Cartridge Nose Piercing System

Innovative. Safe. Professional.

You have purchased the Medisept® Disposable Cartridge Nose Piercing System, the most innovative nose
piercing system available today. Our engineers have designed the Medisept® Nose Piercing System to
provide piercing technicians and retailers with a safe and easy alternative to traditional nose piercing
methods eliminating the costly expense of an autoclave and piercing needles.
The patented design of the Medisept® nose piercing instrument makes it easy to use, load and maintain.
The Medisept® sterilized nose piercing system offers touch free operation by using individually pre-sterilized
cartridges for piercing. Each sealed cartridge contains one sterilized nose piercing stud designed to pierce
the nose. The nose stud remains in place during the entire healing period.
The Medisept® Nose Piercing System is designed for piercing of the nostril only. It is not intended for
piercing the septum or any other part of the nose or body.

Sterilised
Disposable Cartridge
with Nose Piercing
Stud

Reusable
Instrument
Handle

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Table of Contents

Operating Instructions
Instrument and Cartridge Features ……………. 3
Preparation ..............................……………...........……… 4
Hand Washing ............................……………………...……… 4
Customer Care ............................……………………...……… 4
Cleaning the Instrument ……………………......…….. 4
Loading the Instrument …………………………… 5

Nose Piercing Procedures

Prepare ………………………………………………. 6
Cleanse ………………………………………………. 6
Marking the Nose …………………………………... 6
Piercing the Nose …………………………………... 7
Cartridge Removal and Disposal ..…………….. 7
After Piercing Care ………………………………… 8
Troubleshooting ……………………………………...... 9
Instrument Guarantee ………….…………..................... 9

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Instrument Features

The ergonomic contoured grip is designed to fit hands of all sizes. The
smooth linear action of the instrument helps promote precise, accurate
piercing.
The patented shape of the instrument accurately pierces the nose
without touching the customers face.
The cartridge channel allows for easy touch free loading and disposal
of the sterilized piercing cartridge. (fig. 1)

(fig.1)

Cartridge Features

Each cartridge is individually sterilized for safety.

The unique shape of the cartridge is designed to fit easily and
comfortably into the nose for accurate, virtually pain-free piercing.
Each sterilized cartridge is contained in its own individual blister
package enabling the user to safely load and dispose of each
cartridge without touching the cartridge or piercing stud. (fig. 2)

(fig. 2)

Loaded instrument with cartridge (fig. 3)

(fig. 3)
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Preparation

1. Before every new customer prepare a clean work surface for the set up of
the piercing instrument and cartridge, etc.

2. Using an anti-bacterial/germicidal wipe or solution wipe and clean the work

surface. Place a clean paper cloth on the work surface.

3. Greet the customer and have them make their jewelry selection.

4. With your customer, review the Medisept® nose piercing release and after
care procedure form. Have them read and sign the form.

5. On your clean work surface, arrange the piercing instrument, disposable

gloves, alcohol prep pad, Medisept® marking pen, hand held mirror, Medisept®
after piercing care gel and Medisept® Nose Piercing Cartridge. (fig. 4)

6. Hand your customer the hand held mirror to be held for the duration of the (fig. 4)
piercing service.

Hand Washing

7. Using antibacterial/germicidal hand soap, wash and rinse hands thoroughly.

Avoid touching the faucet handle and nozzle if possible when turning the
water on and off. Dry your hands thoroughly. If a sink and water are not
available, use an alcohol based waterless hand sanitizer to cleanse hands
thoroughly before piercing. (fig. 5)

8. After drying or sanitizing your hands, immediately put your disposable

gloves on each hand before proceeding with the piercing service.

Customer Care

9. Check the piercing site for any skin irritations or scar tissue as these could
require special care when piercing. DO NOT pierce through cysts or moles as
these could be harmful. Also, be sure to inspect inside the nose for any (fig. 5)
blockages.

Cleaning the Instrument

It is essential to clean the Medisept® nose piercing instrument BEFORE and AFTER each use.

1. With gloved hands, clean the entire instrument.

2. Use a 70% Isopropyl Alcohol wipe to clean the instrument.

Do not wash or immerse in water! (fig. 6)

(fig. 6)
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Loading the Instrument

1. Place the nose piercing instrument inside the disposable cover.

2. Take the Medisept® sterilized cartridge and gently remove the protective
backing paper from the blister package. Set the blister and cartridge down on the
prepared work surface.
Do not remove the cartridge from the blister package. (fig. 7)

3. In one hand take the Medisept® nose piercing instrument and hold it parallel to
the clean surface. With the other hand take the blister package containing the
piercing cartridge and place it on top of the instrument. (fig. 8)

4. Insert the front channel of the cartridge into the front of the instrument (fig.9).
Then click the back of the cartridge down into the instrument. This will lock the (fig. 7)
cartridge in place. (fig. 10)

5. Remove the blister package before piercing. (fig. 11)

Do not discard the blister package, set it down on the clean
surface for use during the disposal of the used cartridge.

(fig. 8) (fig. 9)

(fig. 10) (fig. 11)

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Nose Piercing Procedure

Mark

1. Using the 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pad, gently clean the surface of the
nose where the piercing will be placed. (fig. 12)

2. Before marking, ensure the nose is completely dry after cleansing.

3. Using the Medisept® marking pen, gently mark the spot where the piercing
will take place. Usually in the crease. (fig. 13) (fig. 12)
4. Have your customer confirm that the mark on the nose is in the correct
location by looking into the hand held mirror. Do not remove the mirror from
your customer. (fig. 14)

(fig. 13)

(fig. 14)

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Piercing the Nose

1. Take the blister off the cartridge. Position the cartridge end of the nose piercer
into the nostril. Gently pull the instrument towards you so that the cartridge
creates pressure on the inside of the nostril. Support the customer’s head with
your other hand.
Ask your customer to close their eyes as this promotes relaxation for accurate
piercing. (fig. 15)

2. Holding the instrument perpendicular to the nose at a 45º angle; gently

squeeze the instrument until the point of the stud is positioned exactly over the
piercing mark. You are now ready to pierce. (fig. 16)
(fig. 15)
3. With the stud positioned over the mark, squeeze the instrument handle firmly
and evenly to a full stop. Hold this position for 2 seconds. (fig. 17)

4. Release the handle, the cartridge will automatically disengage from the
piercing stud. Slide the cartridge and instrument downward and away from the
nose. (fig. 18)

5. Be sure that the piercing stud head is sitting flat against the nose. If required
gently tap or push the piercing stud to this position on the nose with a gloved
finger.

(fig. 16)
Removing the Cartridge After the Piercing

1. Take the empty blister package and place on top of the used cartridge
while still in the instrument.

2. With your thumb and index fingers, pinch both sides of the cartridge
firmly.

3. With the instrument in your hand, gently squeeze the handle to

partially compress the instrument. Slide the cartridge forward while
lifting it off and dispose of both the cartridge, cover and blister into (fig. 17)
an approved receptacle. (fig. 19)

(fig. 18)

(fig. 19)

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After Piercing Care

1. Take the Medisept® after piercing care gel and apply 1-2 drops on to the outside
of the piercing stud. (fig. 20)
Do not allow the tip of the gel tube to touch the piercing.

2. Give the aftercare instructions to your customer and advise that they must use
the Medisept® after piercing care gel as part of their daily after care regimen.

3. Medisept® professional piercing after care products are an essential part of a

successful nose piercing. Medisept® after piercing care gel and lotion are manufactured
using the finest ingredients including Benzalkonium Chloride and Aloe Vera and are (fig. 20)
pH balanced for healthy skin.

MediSept® After Piercing Lotion MediSept® After Piercing Care Gel

4 FL.OZ. / 100mL .20 FL.OZ. / 6mL

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Troubleshooting

In a normal nose piecing procedure the nose stud will pierce through the nostril and sit flat on the outside of the nose.
If the nose stud does not sit flat against the outside of the nose then gently tap the head of the stud with your gloved
finger until it sits flat.

In a normal nose piecing procedure the nose stud will pierce completely through the nostril.
If the piercing instrument is not completely squeezed to the end then the nose stud may protrude and not completely
pierce the nostril.

If this is the case:

Use your gloved finger and thumb to gently push the nose stud completely through the nostril and into place.

In a normal nose piercing procedure there will be no blood.

If there is a slight spot of blood on the outside of the nose then use an absorbent cloth and have the customer apply
pressure on the outside of the nose for approximately one minute.

To prevent or decrease the likelihood of fainting you should:

Ask the customer if they have eaten within the last hour. If not suggest they have a sugary drink, juice or small snack.
Engage the client in conversation to keep them preoccupied.
Work quickly and confidently.
Allow them to sit for a few minutes or until they are OK and they are up to walking.

For any irregularities the customer must always consult their doctor before piercing!

Lifetime Guarantee

Medisept® Professional Piercing Systems are made in the USA to meet or exceed US Food and Drug Administration and EC
European medical standards for quality and hygiene.
The Medisept® Nose Piercing Instrument is backed by a limited lifetime guarantee to the original purchaser. This instrument
is made in the U.S.A. and created using the highest quality materials and workmanship. Each Medisept® Nose Piercing System
component is subject to rigorous quality and safety standards regulated by the USFDA (food and drug administration) and
EU (European Union).

Visit www.medisept.com

This guarantee is void if the instrument is misused or dropped, or is used with anything other than genuine Medisept®
piercing products.

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