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Cleaning, disinfecting, transporting, storing, and disposing of the transducer 4-3
Cleaning the transducer
Before using any cleaning agent that is not listed in the table below, contact FUJIFILM SonoSite to verify
that it will not damage the transducer.
To clean the transducer
1 At the point of use, immediately after extracting the TEExi from the patient, wipe the transducer, including
the cable, controller, endoscopic shaft, and scan head with a cloth or wipe moistened with water. Be sure
to remove all visible biological material. Do not wipe the connector.
2 At the cleaning station, check the expiration date of the cleaner. Check the temperature and concentration
of the cleaning solution.
WARNING
B
e sure to use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever
necessary.
Cautions
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Always disconnect the transducer from the system before cleaning. When
disconnecting the transducer from the system, follow the steps in the ultrasound
system user guide.
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Do not bend the endoscopic shaft smaller than a 20 cm (8 inch) curve. Exceeding
this minimum bend diameter can damage the endoscope or its watertight
coating.
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Do not use unapproved cleaning agents, such as alcohol or bleach (for example,
Sani-Cloth™ wipes) as these can damage the transducer. For more information
about approved cleaning agents, see
Table 4-1 .
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Do not skip any steps or abbreviate the cleaning and disinfection process in any
way.
Table 4-1: Enzymatic cleaners
Cleaner Duration
Prolystica 5 minutes, then rinse immediately
Hexanios G+R 15 minutes
Aniosyme DD1 15 minutes
Salvanios pH7 15 minutes
Cidezyme/Enzol 5 minutes