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Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance
P R E L I M I N A R Y
Section 10-6
Probe Maintenance
10-6-1
Probe Related Checks
10-6-2
Probe Handling
All Venue Go™ probes are designed and manufactured to provide trouble-free, reliable service. To
ensure this, the correct handling of probes is important and the following points should be noted:
•
Do not drop a probe or strike it against a hard surface, as this may damage the probe elements and
the acoustic lens, or may crack the housing.
•
Do not use a cracked or damaged probe. Any evidence of wear indicates the probe must
not
be
used. Call your field service representative immediately for a replacement.
•
Perform a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe
•
Avoid pulling, pinching or kinking the probe cable, since a damaged cable may compromise the
electrical safety of the probe.
•
To avoid the risk of a probe accidentally falling, do not allow the probe cables to become entangled
with, or to be caught in the wheels of the system.
•
Protect the probe when moving the unit.
•
Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water to clean the probe.
Note:
For detailed information on handling Endocavity probes, refer to the appropriate supplementary
instructions for each probe.
10-6-3
Basic Probe Care
The
Venue Go™ User Manual
and the individual probe manufacturers’ handling cards provide a
complete description of probe care, maintenance, cleaning and disinfection. Ensure that you are
completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes.
NOTE:
The most recent, up-to-date information on probes and probe care is available at:
http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/ultrasound/products/probe_care.html
Table 10-9 Probe Related Checks
Step
Item
Description
1
Probe Holder
Clean probe holders (they may need to be soaked to remove excess gel).
2
Probes
Thoroughly check the Ultrasound system probe connectors and remove dust from inside the
connector sockets if necessary. Visually check for bent, damaged or missing pins.
3
Probes
Verify that the Ultrasound system properly recognizes all probes.
WARNING
WARNING
ANY EVIDENCE OF WEAR ON A PROBE INDICATES THAT IT MUST NOT BE USED.
IMPROPER HANDLING MAY EASILY DAMAGE ULTRASOUND PROBES.
SEE THE Venue Go™ USER MANUAL AND ALSO REFER TO THE PROBE
MANUFACTURER’S HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, FOR MORE DETAILS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. FAILURE TO PROPERLY HANDLE OR MAINTAIN A PROBE
MAY ALSO VOID ITS WARRANTY.
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