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If the probe displays any abnormal phenomena, immediately stop operation and
contact the sales office,
customer service department or representative of the manufacturer.
Cleaning
The cleaning procedure is fit for all probes. After use, the probes must be cleaned according to the cleaning procedure
described in this chapter. The inspection of intra-cavity probes depends on the conditions of use.
Cleaning procedure:
1.
Wash away the remaining coupling gel and stains under clear, running water. Avoid bringing the connection piece
between the cable and probe into contact with water or other liquids.
2.
Use wet gauze or another soft cloth with a little liquid soap to fully clean the probe. Do not use any cleaning agent
or scouring agent.
3.
Use flowing water to rinse fully. For wiping, use a soft cloth which has been fully soaked in 70% concentrated iso-
propyl alcohol, then check the probe to make sure that no stain residues are left on it.
4.
Use a clean cloth to dry the probe
.
CAUTION:
Do not place the body surface probe into any liquid beyond the level of the sound outlet lens. For the in-
tra-cavity probe, the insertion area may not be exceeded. The probe connector must not be immersed in
liquids.
Disinfection
The probe disinfection procedure is suitable for the intra-cavity probe.
If it is necessary to use this in surgery, please follow the instructions for professional probe disinfection.
Disinfection procedure
1.
Follow the cleaning procedure to fully clean the probe.
2.
Prepare and reapply. The 2% concentration glutaraldehyde solution as a disinfectant solution according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
3.
Put the probe's insertion area into the disinfectant solution; the insertion depth must not be exceeded. Do not let the
probe connector come into contact with any liquid.
4.
Soak the probe for three hours.
5.
Remove the probe and immediately rinse thoroughly with sterile water or saline to ensure that no solution is left on
the probe. Please follow the rules for the correct rinsing procedure, including using sufficient rinsing water and rins-
ing cycles.
6.
When the probe is used in a sterile area, be sure to use a disposable sterile probe hood.