Simpli Series System Instructions for Use
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control possible to patients, co-workers and themselves. To avoid cross contamination, follow all
infection control policies established for the office, department, or hospital as they apply to personnel
and equipment.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Y
WARNING
Always disconnect the ultrasound probe system from the host computer before performing maintenance
or cleaning.
Y
WARNING
Always follow the manuf
acturer’s instructions when cleaning and disinfecting probes and biopsy guide
adapters.
Y
WARNING
Do not use a surgeon’s brush when cleaning probes. Even the use of soft brushes can damage the probe.
Probe Cleaning
The USB Ultrasound Probe System is capable of withstanding, without damage or deterioration of the
safety provisions, the cleaning and/or disinfecting process specified in this manual.
1.
Wear protective gloves when performing the cleaning process.
2.
Disconnect the probe from the system.
3.
Remove any sheaths, biopsy guide adapters, and biopsy needle guides.
4.
Discard sheaths (sheaths are a single-use item) in a biohazard container.
5.
Use a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or compatible cleaning solution to remove any
particulate matter or body fluids that remain on the probe or cable.
6.
To remove remaining particulates, rinse with water up to probe’s USB cable connection.
7.
Wipe with a dry cloth; or wipe with a water-dampened cloth to remove soap residue, and then
wipe with a dry cloth.
Probe Disinfecting
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reduction in pathogens should be reached following the disinfecting procedures in this manual and
using the following recommended solutions. The following disinfectants are recommended because of
both biological effectiveness (as qualified though the FDA 510(k) process) and their compatibility with
Interson ultrasound product materials.
Solutions
Country
Type
Active Ingredient
FDA 510(k)
Cidex®
USA
Liquid
Gluteraldehyde
K924434
Cidex Plus®
USA
Liquid
Gluteraldehyde
K923744
Sporicidin®
USA
Liquid
Phenol
K904581
Revital- Ox
TM
Resert® HLD
USA
Liquid
Hydrogen
Peroxide
K080420
1.
Wear protective gloves when performing the disinfecting procedure.
