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CHAPTER 4 DEVICE MAINTENANCE
It is your responsibility to appropriately clean and disinfect your LU700-compatible
smart device in accordance with the device manufacturer's instructions and with your
institution's policies for cleaning and disinfecting of medical devices.
If the LU700 series-compatible smart device becomes contaminated internally with
bodily fluids containing pathogens, you must immediately notify your ASUSservice
representative. Components inside the device cannot be disinfected. In that case, the
device must be disposed of as biohazardous material in accordance with local or
federal laws.
Turning the Device ON and OFF
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If battery power is unavailable, or if the battery charge level is critically low, disconnect
the transducer and charge the transducer.
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We strongly recommend that transducer LU700 series shall be fully charged before
user start imaging. To avoid unexpected battery discharging, charge your device at
regular intervals, or when the device displays the low-battery warning.
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Before turning on transducer LU700 series, please disconnect the transducer and all
peripheral device.
Before turning off transducer LU700 series, please end the current
exam.
Transducer Care
Transducers must be cleaned before each use and it suggested the parts that may be
cleaned with isopropyl alcohol are the transducer housing and lens (acoustic window).
Inspect all parts of the transducer carefully before each use. Check for cracks or other
damage that jeopardizes
the integrity of the transducer.
Report any damage to the Leltek’s agent and
discontinue use of the transducer.
Using non-recommended disinfectants, using incorrect solution strengths, or
immersing a transducer deeper or longer than recommended can damage or discolor
the transducer and voids the transducer warranty.
Cleaning & Disinfecting
It is important to clean and disinfect the ultrasound probe before and immediately
after use. This chapter will guide you through the cleaning and disinfecting process.
When cleaning and disinfecting:
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Follow the procedures in the order they are described in this guide, without
skipping steps.
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Use only 70% Isopropyl Alcohol on the device. Other solutions may be
