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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 11-2 Recommended Method for High-level Disinfection
Disinfectant Manufacturer Active Ingredient
Level for Active
Ingredient
Contact
Type
Contact
Period
Cidex
J&J
Glutaraldehyde
2.4%
Soak
45-50min
ResertXLHLD STERIS
Hydrogen eroxide
2.0%
Soak
<8min
T-spray
Pharm. Inc.
Quaternary ammonium salts 2.0-2.2%
Soak
45-50min
Disinfectants listed in this manual are recommended because of their chemical compatibility with product
materials,not their biological effectiveness.For the biological effectiveness of a disinfectant, refer to the
guidelines and recommendations of the disinfectant manufacturer,Association for Practitioners in Infection
Control,U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
After disinfecting tehe probe, functions of probe will not be affected, check approach is: connect the
probe to
main unit and switch on, check image, the image is ok.
11.1.5 Probe Transportation and Maintenance
The probe should be used, stored or transported under the conditions listed in Appendix
A
Specifications.
To transport the probe
To safely transport the probe, please perform the following steps.
1.
Ensure that the probe is cleaned and disinfected before placing it in the carrying case.
2.
Wrap the case with the plastic material (such as foam package) and place the wrapped case
in the
carton.
3.
To protect the transducer, stick the soft adhesive plaster to the transducer before placing it in
the carrying
case.
To store the probe
To safely store the probe, please be care of the following precautions.
If the probe is not used, you should place it in the probe cup on the system or in the package.
Avoid storing the probe at the extreme temperature or in the direct sunlight.
Ensure that the probe cup is clean before placing the probe in it.
Ensure that the probe is dry before storing it.
To avoid probe damage, separate the probe from other equipment to store it.
11.2 Biopsy
Only the trained physicians or sonographers under ultrasound guidance can handle the biopsy needle guides.