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Q1E-EP1011
5.
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
The probe and magnetic sensor attachment with spacer must be
reprocessed after each use. Refer to the reprocessing instruction
in this chapter.
Please refer to the instruction manual of needle guide bracket
EZU-PA7C1 about the method of cleaning, disinfecting and
sterilizing the needle guide bracket EZU-PA7C1.
WARNINGS
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The probe is delivered unsterile. Prior to the first
use, reprocess the probe.
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Temperature should not exceed 60°C during
reprocessing
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Probe connector is not water resistant.
Limitations on
reprocessing
The probe is not completely submersible. The immersible
part is shown in Fig.1. The un-immersible part should
be disinfected by wipe disinfection.
Transportation
before using
The probe should be packed in a sterile pouch or
container to transport from Central Sterile Supply
Department (CSSD) to an operating room. Be careful not
to damage the sterile pouch or container during
transportation.