SSI-6000/SSI-5800/SSI-5500/SSI-5500BW
Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
Warning!
• DO NOT use solutions containing alcohol, mineral oil for
cleaning or disinfecting probes.
• Wear medical sterile gloves to prevent potential disease
transmission. Wear protective goggle if necessary.
• DO NOT apply solutions containing ethyl oxides on the
probe.
13.4.2
Cleaning Instructions
1. Disconnect the probe from the ultrasound system. Remove the biopsy guide
if it is attached to the probe.
2. Remove all the coupling gel and clean the probe with soft cloth and flowing
potable water.
3. If the probe surface carries too much residue, remove all visible residue with
wet cloth soaked in mild soap water. Use wet soft cloth to scrub the surface if
dried residue exists. Remove all soap water residue with damp cloth soaked
in potable water.
4. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.
13.4.3
Disinfection Instructions
The level of disinfection is directly related to the duration of contact with the germi-
cide. High level of disinfection
is recommended for surface probes and required
for intracavitary probes. Liquid chemical germicides (e.g. Cidex) that have been
cleared by FDA are highly recommended. Prepare and use the germicides follow-
ing the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning!
• DO NOT use high pressure steam to disinfect the probe.
• DO NOT use thermal disinfection!
Temperatures higher
than 66
◦
C or 150
◦
F will damage the probe.
1. Ensure that all visible residues have been removed.
2. Prepare the germicide solutions according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Please also follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage and
disposal of the germicide.
3. Immerse the probe head into t he germicide for a time interval specified
by the germicide manufacturer. The immersion level should be kept below
the binding line. High level disinfection is recommended for surface probes
and required for intracavitary probes. Note that you may need to rotate
and shake the transducer in order to remove the air bubbles between the
transducer surface and the germicide solution.
2
Refer to the germicide manufacturer’s instruction to perform high level disinfection.
P/N: 4701-0061-01B
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