Q9 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
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Rinse the probe with enough clean potable water to remove all visible soap residue.
Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.
CAUTION:
To minimize the risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens, you must handle the probe and all
disposables that have contacted blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes,
and non-intact skin in accordance with infection control procedures. You must wear protective
gloves when handling potentially infectious material. Use a face shield and gown if there is a
risk of splashing or splatter.
Disinfecting the probes:
After each use, please disinfect the probes.
Ultrasound probes can be disinfected using liquid chemical
germicides. The level of disinfection is directly related to the duration of contact with the germicide. Increased
contact time produces a higher level of disinfection.
In order for liquid chemical germicides to be effective, all visible residue must be removed during the cleaning
process. Thoroughly clean the probe, as described earlier before attempting disinfection.
You MUST disconnect the probe from the system prior to cleaning/disinfecting the probe. Failure to do so could
damage the system.
DO NOT soak probes in liquid chemical germicide for longer than is stated by the germicide instructions for
use. Extended soaking may cause probe damage and early failure of the enclosure, resulting in possible electric
shock hazard.
Prepare the germicide solution according to the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to follow all precautions
for storage, use and disposal. The transducer is not designed to be totally submerged in fluid. Permanent
damage will result if the entire transducer is submerged. The immersed part shall not exceed the transducer
binding line.
Place the cleaned and dried probe in contact with the germicide for the time specified by the germicide
manufacturer. High-level disinfection is recommended for surface probes and is required for endocavitary
probes (follow the germicide manufacturer's recommended time).
After removing from the germicide, rinse the probe following the germicide manufacturer's rinsing instructions.
Flush all visible germicide residue from the probe and allow to air dry.
Ultrasound transducers can easily be damaged by improper handling and by contact with certain chemicals.
Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury and equipment damage
Do not immerse the probe into any liquid beyond the level specified for that probe. Never immerse the
transducer connector or probe adapters into any liquid.
Avoid mechanical shock or impact to the transducer and do not apply excessive bending or pulling force to the