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7.3.1 Check up
Frequently check the sockets. If any parts found damaged, repair or replace it immediately.
Check acoustic lens regularly. If any bubbles found, repair or replace the broken parts right
away.
7.3.2 Service life
According to the manufacturer's design, production and other related documents, the service
life of this probe is about 5 years. The materials which form the probe may gradually age as its
running time goes on. If the product continues to be used beyond its service life, its performance
will decline and the failure rate will increase obviously.
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.
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.
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It is forbidden to immerse the probe plug in a liquid such as
