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2.2 Disinfection
Before disinfection, the transducer must be cleaned.
Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be disinfected before sterilization.
<<Items to be used: Sterile protective gloves, disinfectant, sterile water or deionized water,
sterile soft cloth or gauze>>
(1) Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
Wear new sterile protective gloves each time disinfection is performed.
(2) Disinfect the transducer using the chemicals listed in section 3 “List of Chemicals”.
(3) Rinse the transducer thoroughly with sterile or deionized water, as described in the
documentation provided by the manufacturer, in order to remove all residual disinfectant.
(Rinsing is not necessary when gas disinfection is performed using Trophon EPR or
Trophon 2.) Do not reuse the sterile or deionized water.
(4) Dry the surface of the transducer using sterile soft cloth or gauze.
Do not use heat to dry the transducer.
Handle the disinfectant as described in the documentation provided by the relevant
manufacturer.
To maintain the effectiveness of the disinfectant, ensure that the concentration, temperature,
and other conditions specified in the documentation provided by the manufacturer are met.
To confirm the effectiveness of the disinfectant, use the criteria (such as effective period,
number of times of use, discoloration, and results of using the effectiveness test kit)
described in the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
(5) Confirm that the transducer shows no signs of damage, deformation, or peeling.
2.3 Sterilization
Before sterilization, the transducer must be cleaned.
Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be disinfected before sterilization.
<<Items to be used: Sterile protective gloves, sterilant>>
* Some types of transducers cannot be sterilized or the sterilization conditions may differ.
(1) Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
Wear new sterile protective gloves each time sterilization is performed.
(2) Sterilize the transducer using the chemicals listed in section 3 “List of Chemicals”.
* Place the transducer in a sterilization packing case and then place it in the sterilizer.
(3) After gas sterilization, perform aeration to remove all gas residues on the transducer surface.
(4) Confirm that the transducer shows no signs of damage, deformation, or peeling.
