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Q1E-EP0415
The flowchart of the reprocessing process of this probe is as follows.
4.1.
Point of use (Pre-cleaning)
Pre-cleaning should be done immediately after each
use. The procedure is as follows:
1)
Remove the protective cover.
2)
Clean the probe of all patient’s blood or fluid with running tap water
until the surface of the probe looks visually clean.
3)
Wipe the whole surface of the probe with gauze pad and remove
superficial visible impurities.
4.2.
Containment and transportation
Putting the contaminated equipment into exclusive
shock and damage proof container for transportation is recommended.
It is recommended that instruments are reprocessed as soon as possible
and not later than 4 hours after usage.
Point of use
(Pre-cleaning)
Manual Cleaning
Rinsing after manual
cleaning
Manual Disinfection
Drying
Manual cleaning and
disinfection
Rinsing after manual
disinfection
Packing
Sterilization
Containment and
transportation
Point of use
(Pre-cleaning)
Containment and
transportation