SonoSite C1.9 PLUS, Service Manual

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Chapter 5: Cleaning and Disinfecting 31
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Cleaning and Disinfecting
5.1 Universal Precautions
SonoSite recommends that personnel who have regular exposure to medical devices
returned for service practice “universal precautions.” Universal precautions are an
approach to infection control. Those servicing this product should follow the
prescribed standards for their area.
5.2 Receipt of Suspected Contaminated
Materials
• If visual inspection suggests possible contamination when opening a product
returned for service, take proper steps to contain the contamination. Wear
necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, masks, and gowns)
when opening or examining a suspect package.
• Before transfer to a service area, label the suspect package “contaminated” and
seal it to prevent exposure.
• Discard any packing materials removed from a package suspected of
contamination in a biohazard container.
• Discard any contaminated materials received with the product in an appropriate
biohazard container. Contaminated materials may include biohazardous waste
and sharps.
• Maintain a disinfecting agent in case any work surface is contaminated. The
recommended agent is 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution. To prepare
the agent, mix one part household bleach (5.25% - 6% sodium hypochlorite) to
nine parts water. Spray or wipe the solution onto the work surface and allow to
air dry.
Please use these recommendations when cleaning or disinfecting your ultrasound
system, transducers, and accessories. This chapter assists in effective cleaning and