SSI-6000/SSI-5800/SSI-5500/SSI-5500BW
Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
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After removing the probe cover, use flowing water to remove any residual
from the probe.
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Use a damp gauze pad or other soft cloth and a small amount of mild non-
abrasive soap water to thoroughly clean the transducer.
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Use a soft bristle brush for cleaning if the residue has dried onto the probe
surface. Rinse the transducer thoroughly with running water, and allow to air
dry or dry with a soft cloth.
2. DISINFECTION
1) Use liquid chemical germicide for disinfection. In order for the germicide to be
effective, clean the probe thoroughly to remove all visible residues.
2) Using high level liquid disinfectant will ensure further statistical reduction in mi-
crobial load. Because of the potential invisible breakage of the probe sheath,
additional high level disinfection with chemical germicide is necessary.
Examples of such high level disinfectants include but are not limited to:
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2.4-3.2% glutaraldehyde products (a variety of commercially available prod-
ucts including “Cidex,” “Metricide,” or “Procide”).
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Non-glutaraldehyde agents including Cidex OPA (o-phthalaldehyde), Cidex
PA (hydrogen peroxide & peroxyacetic acid).- 7.5% Hydrogen Peroxide so-
lution.
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Common household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) diluted to yield 500
parts per million chlorine (10 cc in one liter of tap water). This agent is
effective, but generally not recommended by probe manufacturers because
it can damage metal and plastic parts.
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Other agents such as quaternary ammonium compounds are not considered
high level disinfectants and should not be used. Isopropanol is not a high
level disinfectant when used as a wipe and probe manufacturers generally
do not recommend soaking probes in the liquid.
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The FDA has published a list of approved sterilant and high level disinfec-
tants for use in processing reusable medical and dental devices. That list
can be consulted to find agents that may be useful for probe disinfection.
3) You should consult the manufacturer’s instructions to prepare, store and use
the disinfectant.
Consult SonoScape if you are not sure about the compatibility of these agents
with the probes. Many of the chemical disinfectants are potentially toxic and
many require adequate precautions, such as proper ventilation, personal pro-
tective devices (gloves, face/eye protection, etc.) and rinsing before reusing the
probe.
3. PROTECTIVE SHEATHS
P/N: 4701-0061-01B
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