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Section 10-5 - Probe Maintenance
10-5-3
Basic Probe Care
The
Vivid q N 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
NOTE:
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.
Always perform a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe.
When handling probes, always observe the precautions listed in "Probe Handling" on page 10-15.
The TEE and Interoperative probes often have special usage considerations; always refer to the
individual probe manufacturers’ handling instructions/user manual.
10-5-4
Probe Cleaning
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Basic Probe Cleaning
NOTE:
For details on general probe cleaning, refer to the information provided in the Vivid q N User
Manual.
NOTE:
For specific probe cleaning instructions, refer to the individual probe Users Manual (or care card
supplied with the probe).
WARNING
WARNING
Any evidence of wear on a probe indicates that it must not be used. Ultrasound probes can be
easily damaged by improper handling. See the Vivid q N User Manual and also refer to the probe
manufacturer’s care cards, for more details.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the prescribed cleaning or disinfection procedures will void the probe’s
warranty. DO NOT soak the probe or wipe the probe lens with any product not listed in the
Vivid q N User Manual. Doing so could result in irreparable damage to the probe and/or Vivid q N
system. Follow the care instructions supplied with the probe.
CAUTION
To help protect yourself from blood-borne diseases when cleaning and handling probes, wear
approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
WARNING
WARNING
Always disinfect a defective probe before returning it to the manufacturer. Be sure to
tag the probe as being disinfected.
