GE M
EDICAL
S
YSTEMS
D
IRECTION
FK091075, R
EVISION
04
V
IVID
3N P
RO
/E
XPERT
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
10-16
Section 10-6 - Probe Maintenance
10-6-4-3
Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally
10-6-4-4
Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Internally
Table 10-12 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes Used Externally
Step
Description
1
To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
2
Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80
°
F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
3
Follow the manufacturer’s cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
4
Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
5
When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
6
Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
7
Store the probe in its carrying case.
Table 10-13 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes (TEE) Used Internally
Step
Description
1
To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
2
Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80
°
F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
3
Follow the manufacturer’s cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
4
Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
5
When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
6
Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
7
Store the probe in its carrying case.
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