Ultrasonix SONIX Series, Service Manual

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Do not use gels that contain any of the following solutions:
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Acetone
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Methanol
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Denatured ethyl alcohol
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Mineral oil
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Iodine
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Any lotions or gels that contain perfume.
If there are any questions, please contact Ultrasonix Medical Corporation.
8.6.3 Cleaning/Disinfecting Recommendations and Warnings for all
Non-Invasive Transducers
Warnings:
Never sterilize the transducer with sterilization techniques such as autoclave, ultraviolet,
gamma radiation, gas, steam, or heat sterilization techniques. Severe damage will result
using the above sterilization techniques.
Use of precleaning solutions should be restricted to the external transducer face. DO NOT
get solution on any other areas or surfaces of the transducer. This includes transducer
connectors and contacts.
Some chemicals such as phenol, benzothonium chloride, pHisohex, benzoyl peroxide,
hydrogen peroxide are commonly found in clinic and hospital setting, while others are found
in antibacterial skin cleaners or lotions. Use of these chemicals will cause damage to
your transducer.
DO NOT use sterilization or disinfections methods that have not been recommended by
Ultrasonix. Severe damage will result. Please contact Ultrasonix if you have any doubt
about sterilization or disinfection methods.
Warning: Any transducer suspected of being contaminated with Creutzfeld Jacob
disease material cannot be cleaned or sterilized.
Contact Ultrasonix Medical Corporation to obtain instructions on the proper
disposal of these transducers.
Remove the ultrasound transmission gel with a soft, dry or water-moistened cloth. It is
recommended that transducers are reprocessed as soon as is reasonably practical
following use.
Note: Repeated processing has minimal effect on these transducers. End of life is normally
determined by wear and damage due to use. Disassembly is not required.
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