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Operations & Maintenance Manual: Cleaning & Disinfecting
PROCEdURE 1. CLEAN & dISINFECT THE INSTRUMENT
Use this procedure in order to clean the BladderScan BVI 6100 instrument. Review the information in the
Best Practices and Compatibility & Availability sections before completing this procedure.
CLEAN THE INSTRUMENT
1. Put on new gloves.
2. After every exam, Using a dry paper towel or soft cloth, wipe any ultrasound gel completely off the scanhead.
3. Use a soft, moistened cloth to remove particulate matter or body fluids that remain on the instrument.
4. Allow the instrument to air dry or towel dry with a clean dry cloth before disinfecting.
5. Continue to the following section, Disinfect the Instrument . Low‑level disinfection of the scanhead is
required between uses.
dISINFECT THE INSTRUMENT
Low‑level disinfection of the scanhead is required between uses. Only use disinfectants prior to their
expiration date.
6. Remove the gloves used in the cleaning portion of the procedure, and then put on new gloves.
7. If using a liquid disinfectant, mix the disinfection solution according to the manufacturer’s label
instructions for the appropriate disinfection level concentration.
8. Apply the solution to a soft cloth or wipe for application. Do not spray or apply liquid disinfectants
directly to the surface of the instrument or soak the instrument in liquids.
9. Wipe the surfaces of the instrument allowing the surface to stay wet for the required contact duration.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the appropriate disinfection level contact duration.
10. If rinsing or removal of the disinfectant solution from the instrument is required by the disinfectant
manufacturer’s instructions, wipe the instrument with a clean soft cloth dampened in sterile water.
Verathon
® recommends wiping the instrument three separate times to remove all residual disinfectant.
11. Allow the instrument to air dry or towel dry with a clean, dry cloth.