Siemens Acuson S2000, Instructions For Use Manual

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2 Safety and Care
Instructions for Use 2 - 43
Required Task
Location in This
Manual
Read and understand the biohazard considerations. p. 2-13
Perform the steps in the daily checklist. p. 2-24
Read and understand the cleaning and disinfecting information for the ultrasound system. p. 2-24
Read and understand all transducer-specific warnings and cautions. p. 2-36
Disconnect the transducer. Chapter 3
Clean and disinfect the transducer after each use.* p. 2-43
Select an approved disinfectant. p. 2-45
Dry and store the transducer in its protective carrying case. p. 2-37
*Information on cleaning and disinfecting transesophageal transducers is located in Chapter 6 in this
manual.
To clean and disinfect a transducer:
1. Wipe visible gel or particles from the transducer with a soft cloth.
2. Remove any transducer accessories from the transducer.
3. Disconnect and remove the transducer from the ultrasound system.
4. To remove existing particles from the transducer prior to disinfection, moisten a clean
gauze pad or cloth with water or an approved cleaner and then wipe the transducer. Avoid
touching the electrical components on the connector.
See also: For a list of approved cleaners, refer to p. 2-44.
5. Select an approved disinfectant for low-level or high-level disinfection. Follow the
disinfectant manufacturer's instructions for the required level of disinfection.
See also: For a list of approved disinfectants, refer to p. 2-45.
a. Moisten a clean gauze pad with the disinfectant, if necessary.
b. Carefully wipe the transducer from the connector to the surface which was in contact
with the patient. Avoid touching the electrical components on the connector.
Note: If immersion is required, keep the transducer connector and connector strain relief dry
while immersing the transducer in an approved disinfectant to the immersion level indicated on
p. 2-41.
6. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions for drying the transducer.
Note: If the disinfectant manufacturer does not provide drying instructions, dry the transducer
with a clean, lint-free, soft cloth.