Mindray DC-T6, Operator'S Manual

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13-38 Probes and Biopsy
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Glutaraldehyde-based sterilant (only applicable for plastic needle-guided bracket):
Chemical
name
Trade name Procedures
Glutaraldehyde
(2.4%)
Cidex
Activated
Dialdehyde
Solution
Soak the transducer into the activated solution for 10
hours (
20-25 ℃
)
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the solution for details.
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Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning
concentration of the solution, and method of disinfections and dilution. Note that
the glutaraldehyde disinfectant solution needs an activating solution.
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Rinse the needle-guided bracket thoroughly with sterile water to remove all
chemical residues on it.
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Wipe off the water on the needle-guided bracket with sterile cloth or gauze after
rinsing it.
„ STERRAD 100S low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization system
Chemical name Trade name Procedures
Hydrogen
peroxide gas
plasma
Hydrogen
peroxide vapor Please refer to the instructions provided by the
producer of the solution for details.
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Refer to the instruction of STERRAD 100S sterilizing system provided by the
manufacturer for operation instructions and cautions.
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The sterilization system is available for metal needle-guided brackets.
„ High-pressure steam sterilization (only applicable for metal guided-bracket)
Autoclaving (moist heat) 121
°
C for 20 minutes.
The high-pressure steam/ immersion sterilization do not affect the bracket dual life, and
the dual life is affected by the daily application of the bracket. Please check the
appearance of the bracket before using.
Before safety and performance is affected, plastic bracket NGB-007 can be sterilized by
Cidex Activated
Glutaraldehyde
Solution for at least 233 times (10 hours for one time).
13.2.10 Storage and Transportation
1. Don’t use the carrying case for storing the needle-guided bracket. If the carrying case
is used for storage, it may become a source of infection.
2. Between examinations, keep the needle-guided bracket in a sterile environment.
3. When the needle-guided bracket is sent to your MINDRAY representative for repair,
be sure to disinfect or sterilize it and keep it in the carrying case to prevent infection.
4. Sterilize the carrying case as necessary.
5. Store or transport the needle-guided bracket under the following ambient conditions:
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Ambient temperature: -20°C to 55°C
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Relative humidity: 30% to 85% (no condensation)
13.2.11 Disposal
Be sure to dispose the needle-guided bracket only after sterilizing it.
Contact your MINDRAY representative when disposing of this device.