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11.1.4 Disinfecting the Probe
Use the liquid disinfectant that meets local laws and regulations.
If you use the recommended disinfectant, ensure its level and the probe soaking period meets the
requirements. Otherwise, the probe may be damaged and your warranty might be void. If you
have other use or needs, ensure the level of the make-up disinfectant and the probe soaking period are
suitable for the intended clinical application.
Do not use the expired disinfectant.
Do not disinfect the probe through autoclaving or contact with ethylene oxide.
Do not use thermal disinfection. Temperatures higher than 66
°
C or 150
°
F will damage the probe.
Do not air the probe with the disinfectant sticking on it.
11.1.4.1 Disinfecting the Body Surface Probe
You should disinfect the body surface probe after each use.
Steps are as follows.
1.
Clean the probe, see Section 11.1.3 Cleaning the Probe.
2.
Perform the intermediate level disinfection to the surface of the probe in accordance
with the recommended method in Table 11-1.
If you do not use the recommended disinfectant, make up it as to the manufacturer
’
s instructions.
Do not immerse the probe over the junction line.
3.
Take out the probe from the disinfectant when the recommended soak period expires.
4.
Rinse the probe with the fresh running water, and then dry it with a soft dry cloth.
Table 11-1 Recommended Method for Medium-level Disinfection
Disinfectant Manufacturer Active Ingredient
Level for
Active Ingredient
Contact Type Contact Period
Cidex
J&J
Glutaraldehyde
2.4%
Wipe/ Soak
<20min
ResertXLHLD STERIS
H y d r o g e n
peroxide
2.0%
Wipe/ Soak
<8min
T-spray
Pharm. Inc.
Quaternary
ammonium salts
2.0-2.2%
Spray/ Wipe
<10min
T-spray
Pharm. Inc.
Quaternary
ammonium salts
/
Spray/ Wipe
<10min
11.1.4.2 Disinfecting the Intracavitary Probe
You should disinfect the intracavitary probe after each use.
Steps are as follows.
1.
Clean the probe, see Section 11.1.3 Cleaning the Probe.
2.
Perform the high level disinfection to the surface [ro in accordance with the recommended method in Table
11-2.