Hologic SUPERSONIC IMAGINE AIXPLORER MultiWave, Cleaning Instruction Manual

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Cleaning and Disinfecting
Transducers
Transducer Cleaning Safety
WARNING
Use care when handling and cleaning ultrasound transducers.
Do not use a damaged or defective transducer.
Do not immerse or allow liquid to penetrate a transducer which has had
its face or cable sheath compromised.
Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury and
equipment damage.
Follow these precautions to avoid injury and equipment damage.
Inspect the transducer prior to cleaning for damage or degeneration to the
lens, housing, cable and connector.
Do not use or apply liquid cleaning agents to a damaged or defective
transducer.
Do not immerse the transducer into any liquid beyond the level specified
for that transducer.
Never immerse the transducer connector or transducer adapters into any
liquid.
Transducer damage can result from contact with inappropriate coupling
or cleaning agents.
Use only cleaning agents which have been approved for the specified
transducer.
Do not soak, immerse, or maintain prolonged contact with solutions
containing alcohol, bleach, ammonium chloride compounds or hydrogen
peroxide.
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