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7.3.3 Probe maintenance
After each use of the probe, wipe the probe gently and thoroughly with a damp and hot soft
cloth dipped in 3.4% saturated acetaldehyde solution.
The probe is a valuable and fragile part, collision or drop is strictly prohibited. When the
diagnosis is suspended, it should be placed in the probe box and the instrument should be in a
"frozen" state.
Medical ultrasonic coupling agent should be used in diagnosis.
CAREFUL
：
The probe might be damaged by repeated coupling agent over a
long period of time.
Check the probe housing frequently for cracks to avoid damaging
the internal components ，The immersion of the probe in water
or liquid is forbidden .
7.4
Cleaning and disinfection
As a direct contact component, to avoid infection, the probe shall be cleaned and disinfected
(sterilized) after each detection. The machine shall be off during cleaning and disinfection process.
CAUTION
：
1
.
During cleaning or disinfection, please wear antibacterial gloves to
prevent infection.
2
.
After disinfection, please use sterilizing liquid to thoroughly remove
the residues. Chemical residue may be harmful to human body.
3
If you can not determine the effectiveness of disinfection and
WARNING
：
The manufacturer will not be liable for any risk arising from
continued use beyond the life of the product.
Waring
：
1
.
The probe is a non-immersion device and can never be submerged
in water.
2
.
It is forbidden to immerse the probe plug in a liquid such as water
or an anti - virus solution. Immersion can cause an electric shock
or malfunction.
3
.
If the coupling agent is not completely removed after each
detection, it will solidify and reduce the image quality of the
probe.
4
.
Do not place the probe in high temperature environment (over 55℃)
during cleaning and disinfection. High temperature may cause the
damage of the scanner..