Mindray TE5, Operator'S Manual

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13-14 Probes and Biopsy
NOTE: Observe the figure above carefully to immerse the transducer. Only soak parts of the
transducer below the strain relief.
Compatible Disinfectants
See P7-3Ts accompanied manual for P7-3Ts disinfection.
See
Mindray Transducer Disinfectant Recommendation for details.
Disinfection Type Probe
Low level disinfection
C5-2s, C11-3s, L12-4s, L7-3s, L14-6s, L14-6Ns, P4-2s, L14-
5sp, P10-4s, L20-5s, SC6-1s, SP5-1s, 7L4s, P7-3s, C5-1s,
L9-3s, L11-3VNs, C4-1s, L12-3RCs, L14-5Ws
High level disinfection P7-3Ts, V11-3Ws, 6CV1s
High level disinfection (for
biopsy and intra-operative
exam)
V11-3Ws, L12-4s, L7-3s, L14-6Ns, 7LT4s, P4-2s, C5-2s, L14-
6s, C11-3s, L14-5sp, SC6-1s
For details about additional infection control procedures or disinfection information, contact
Mindray North America Customer Service [Tel: (1-800) 288 2121, (1-201) 995 8000].
Sterilization
For intra-operative probes, they have to be sterilized after completing each examination.
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Clean the probe before sterilizing it. MINDRAY recommends the following solutions to sterilize
the probe.
Glutaraldehyde-based sterilization solution
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Cidex Activated Dialdehyde
Solution 2.4%
Glutaraldehyde
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.
Before safety and performance is affected, probe 7LT4s can be sterilized by Cidex Activated
Glutaraldehyde
Solution for at least 217 times (10 hours for one time).
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Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning concentration
of the sterilization solution, method of sterilization and dilution and cautions during use.
Strain relief
Probe handle