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4-8 Cleaning, disinfecting, transporting, storing, and disposing of the transducer
2 Transport the transducer in the container to the point of processing. Do not open the container until the
transducer is ready to be cleaned.
To transport a clean transducer
A clean transducer is one that has completed the cleaning and disinfection process, has been stored
properly, and is ready to be used in an examination.
1 Place the transducer in a clean, approved container. To identify the transducer as clean, containers used
to transport clean transducers should carry a cleanliness verification sticker or certificate. For more
information, see
“Identifying the transducer as clean” on page 4-7.
2 Transport the transducer in the container to the point of use. Do not open the container until the
transducer is ready to be used.
To ship a transducer
1 If not already in place, insert a tip cover over the transducer scan head.
2 Place the transducer in the shipping case and seal it.
3 Ship the transducer using the following precautions:
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Clearly label the case as fragile.
Caution Ensure the transducer is dry before placing it in a closed container. Condensation
from a damp transducer can damage the connector and endoscope.
Caution Do not leave the TEExi transducer in a sealed container for long periods of time.
WARNING Whenever possible, avoid shipping a contaminated transducer. Before shipping,
ensure the transducer has been cleaned and disinfected using the steps detailed
in
“Cleaning and disinfecting” on page 4-1 or according to special instructions
received from FUJIFILM SonoSite. If you are returning the transducer to FUJIFILM
SonoSite, document the disinfection on a “Declaration of Cleanliness,” and attach
it to the packing list.
Caution The tip cover is a single-use device. Do not reuse tip covers. Doing so can result in
contamination of, or damage to, the scan head.
Caution When shipping the transducer in the shipping case, do not allow any part of the
transducer to protrude beyond the case.