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ACUSON
Freestyle User Manual
Safety and Care
Probe High Level Disinfection
Preparation
Follow the Cleaning instructions above prior to high-level probe disinfection.
High-Level Disinfection
Soak the probe using a compatible disinfectant (listed below), following the manufacturer’s
instructions and specifications.
CAUTION: When disinfecting probes, be careful to immerse only the top portion of the
probe, up to two inches (5 cm) from the transducer face in the disinfecting solution. Do
not immerse the entire probe and do not immerse the battery pack, probe battery well, or
cable adaptor.
CAUTION: Strictly follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer, and limit
the time probes are soaked to the minimum time recommended by the disinfectant
manufacturer. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions for rinsing and drying
after disinfection.
CAUTION: Do not use strong solvents such as acetone, Freon, and other industrial
cleaners on transducers.
Probe Sterilization
CAUTION: The only sterilization methods compatible with ACUSON Freestyle probes
(including the probe battery pack) are those listed and described below. No other
sterilization methods should be used.
CAUTION: Carefully follow the instructions provided with the sterilization system.
CAUTION: Use treated water that is of a quality that ensures hard water stains do not
occur. Failure to remove all organic materials or detergents may result in the formation of
light-colored residue on the components. If residue is visible, you should clean, rinse, and
dry and re-sterilize the items prior to use.
Sterilization Preparation
Thorough and effective cleaning is essential to successful sterilization. Follow the Cleaning
instructions above prior to probe sterilization.