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4. If stubborn material has dried on the face or housing of the transducer,

carefully scrub the transducer using water moistened gauze, sponge
or surgeon’s soft bristle brush. Wipe away any material with a water-
moistened soft cloth.

5. Rinse  the  transducer  thoroughly  with  water.  Do  not  allow  water  to

access the cable-housing junction.

6. Air dry or dry using a soft dry cloth.

DISINFECTION PROCEDURE

1. Always clean the transducer prior to disinfection. (See steps above.)

2. When  using  an  FDA  or  CE  -cleared  (as  appropriate)  disinfecting

agent, carefully follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer
of the product.

3. For low-level disinfection, the lens and housing of the transducer may

be  wiped  with  any  of  the 

cleaners/low  level  disinfectants

listed in the associated transducer table.

4. For  high-level  disinfection,  the  transducer  may  be  wiped  or  soaked

using one of the 

disinfectants

 listed in the associated transducer

table.

5. Air dry or dry using a soft dry cloth.

6. Re-inspect  the  transducer  for  any  signs  of  damage  such  as  cracks,

splitting, delamination of the face or cable damage before putting the
transducer back into use.

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Summary of Contents for SUPERSONIC IMAGINE AIXPLORER MultiWave

Page 1: ...AIXPLORER CLEANING INSTRUCTION GUIDE PM LAB 128 A 1...

Page 2: ...This document refers to the following Aixplorer User Guides and Addendums PM LAB 064 A PM LAB 026 B PM LAB 032 A 2...

Page 3: ...stem should occur at regular intervals or more frequently as needed SuperSonic Imagine provides the following recommended cleaning intervals as guidelines Part Recommended Cleaning Frequency System Di...

Page 4: ...tive Always press the On Off switch turn off the power switch at the back of the machine and disconnect the system from the wall outlet before performing maintenance or cleaning the system It is recom...

Page 5: ...tor A clean soft cotton cloth dampened with an ammonia based window cleaner should be used to clean the Monitor display Do not use paper towels as these may scratch the display monitor The cleaning ag...

Page 6: ...e bottom side of the system To remove the rear air filter open the cover on the back To remove the side air filter open the left side cover with a pen It is recommended that air filters be cleaned mon...

Page 7: ...installing WARNING Before performing maintenance or cleaning always press the On Off switch turn off the power switch at the back of the machine and then disconnect the system from the wall outlet Inc...

Page 8: ...HS 1M is IP54 rated when the cable is attached This means that liquids and dusts will not penetrate into the housing However the scanner should not be submerged in water or other liquids It is also go...

Page 9: ...Never use solvents e g acetone benzene ether or phenol based agents on the housing or window solvents may damage the finish or the window 9...

Page 10: ...ucer 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...

Page 11: ...luids Proper cleaning and disinfection are necessary to prevent disease transmission and infection control It is the responsibility of the equipment user to verify and maintain the effectiveness of th...

Page 12: ...intended to remove all foreign matter blood tissue protein scanning gel etc from the device DISINFECTION The level of disinfection required for a device is dictated by the type of tissue it will cont...

Page 13: ...cations high level disinfection is required and only one of the high level disinfectants chosen from the list below should be used High level disinfection for semi critical is recommended carefully fo...

Page 14: ...When using an FDA or CE cleared as appropriate disinfecting agent carefully follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the product 3 For low level disinfection the lens and housing of th...

Page 15: ...opyl alcohol Alkylamine YES Alkazyme Alkapharm Cleaner Disinfectant Quat Ammonia YES Anioxyde 1000 Anios Disinfectant Peracetic acid YES YES Antigermix S1 Germitec High level disinfectant UV C YES Cid...

Page 16: ...x Cleaner Proteolytic enzymes YES Mikrobac Tissues Bode Disinfectant Benzyl C12 18 alkyldimethyl ammonium chlorides didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride YES YES Milton Milton Disinfectant Sodium Hypochl...

Page 17: ...Cleaner Chlorhexidine Gluconate Isopropyl Alcohol YES Tristel Duo Tristel Solutions Limited Disinfectant Chlorine dioxide YES YES Tristel Solo Tristel Solutions Limited Disinfectant Hexamethylene bigu...

Page 18: ...to be compatible with SuperSonic Imagine Aixplorer transducers material solely Questions regarding efficacy instructions for use and proper handling should be directed to the manufacturer Please chec...

Page 19: ...XP5 1 XC6 1 SLH20 6 and SE12 3 transducers may be immersed in liquid to a level of 1m 39 37in above the cable strain relief junction See figure below According to the IEC 60529 standard all Aixplorer...

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Page 21: ...th care facilities ANSI AAMI ST58 2005 Sterilization and Disinfection of Medical Devices General Principles Centers for Disease Control Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion http www cdc gov ncidod...

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