BK Medical Type 2052, User Manual

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8 January 2014 2052 User Guide (BB1804-C)
Service and Repair
Cleaning and Disinfection
A transducer used for endocavity procedures with no puncture must be cleaned
immediately after use and disinfected before it is used. You must use a transducer
cover. See
Care, Cleaning & Safety .
A list of disinfectants and disinfection methods that the transducer can withstand are
listed in the Product Data sheet and
Care, Cleaning & Safety
.
Preparing the Transducer for Imaging
All equipment must be cleaned and disinfected before use.
Checking Before Use
The transducer may be damaged during use or processing, so it must be checked
before use. Check the transducer more thoroughly once a month. See
Care, Cleaning
& Safety . Contact your BK Medical service representative if you detect any signs of
damage or of oil leaking from the transducer.
Using a Transducer Cover
Endoanal or Transvaginal Imaging
You must use a transducer cover. See the Product Data sheet for a list of available
transducer covers, including sterile covers.
Apply imaging gel or other water-soluble agent inside and outside the cover to create
good acoustic contact.
WARNING Service and repair of BK Medical electromedical equipment must be carried out
only by the manufacturer or its authorized representatives. BK Medical reserves the right to
disclaim all responsibility, including but not limited to responsibility for the operating safety,
reliability and performance of equipment serviced or repaired by other parties. After service
or repairs have been carried out, a qualified electrical engineer or hospital technician should
verify the safety of all equipment.
WARNING Users of this equipment have an obligation and responsibility to provide the
highest degree of infection control possible to patients, co-workers and themselves. To avoid
cross contamination, follow all infection control policies for personnel and equipment
established for your office, department or hospital.
Caution: Keep all plugs and sockets absolutely dry at all times.
WARNING To avoid harming the patient, do not use the transducer if you detect any signs of
damage.