GE LOGIQ 7, Basic User Manual

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Probe Overview
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Direction 2392536-100 Rev. 1
Disinfecting probes
Perform After
Each Use 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.
The following high level disinfectant agents have been approved
for use with all probes:
• Cidex OPA
• Cidex
Cidex Plus has been approved for the 8C probe.
Sporox II high level disinfectant has been approved for the 7L,
10L, 12L, 4S, 8C, and E8C probes.
Pera Safe high level disinfectant has been approved for the 7L,
10L, 12L, M7C, M12L, and E8C probes.
The following low level disinfect agents have been approved for
use with all probes:
• Ster Bac Blu
• Sani-Cloth HB (Wipes)
T-Spray and T-Spray II low level disinfectant has been approved
for the 7L, 10L, 12L, M7C, M12L, 4S, and E8C probes.
Virex II 256 low level disinfectant has been approved for the 7L,
10L, 12L, M7C, M12L, and E8C probes.
CAUTION
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.