Exago
Manual
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15. Cleaning and disinfection instructions
Cleaning and disinfection of the device
Before proceeding with any cleaning
the equipment, check that the system is
switched off and all electrical connections
and peripherals are unplugged.
The following disinfection solutions have
been tested and their compatibility with
the components of the device has been
proved:
•
Cidex
•
Cidex plus
•
Cidex OPA
It is strongly recommended to use one of
these solutions in order to avoid any dete
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rioration during the cleaning and disinfec
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tion procedure.
The use of any other disinfecting solution
than the ones indicated above is dange
-
rous as it may damage the components
of the device. Check the list of specified
agents carefully.
In order to ensure proper cleaning and
disinfection, please follow the following
procedure:
1. Switch off and disconnect the device
together with all connected periphe
-
rals.
2. After every patient examination, or as
often as necessary, wipe the key
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board.
3. Clean all external surfaces with a
clean cloth, dampened in a solution
of mild soap and water. Switch off
and disconnect the device together
with all connected peripherals.
4. Remove any cleaning solution residue
with a clean soft cloth damped in
sterile water.
5. Air dry or dry with a soft, clean and dry
cloth.
Ultrasound coupling gel
Some ultrasound coupling gels and lotions
can damage the probes.
Agents containing the following chemicals
are known to damage transducers:
•
Acetone
•
Methanol
•
Denatured ethyl alcohol
•
Mineral oil
•
Iodine
•
Any lotion or gel that contains perfu
-
me
Check the gel contents with your gel
supplier.
To avoid any problems regarding the use
of ultrasound coupling gel; please respect
the following rules:
•
Always check the expiry date on the
gel bottle prior to use on a patient.
Throw expired bottles away.
•
Before the probe disinfection proce
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dure between each examination,
wipe off all gel residues on probe
head, housing and cable.
Cleaning and disinfection of probes
Probes are fragile and require careful
handling and cleaning. Probe care
includes daily inspections, cleaning and
disinfections between each patient.
!
WARNING:
Do not use alcohol, or other strong
chemicals agents that may damage
the casings of the equipment. Do not
pour or spray liquids directly on the
equipment
