Ultrasonic Diagnostic Instrument (Vet)
User’s Manual V1.01
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Chapter Eleven
System Maintenance
The system maintenance should be performed by the user and service engineer. Users shall be in full
charge of maintenance and operation of the system after purchasing the product.
11.1 Maintenance by users
11.1.1 System cleaning and disinfection
1. Clean the probe
(1) Must wear sterilized gloves to prevent possible infection.
(2) Rinse the probe with water or soapy water to remove all contaminants, or use a soft urethane
sponge to wipe the probe. Do not use brushes as it may damage the probe.
(3) After finishing the rinsing, use a sterilized cloth or gauze to wipe the water on the surface of
probe. Do not dry the probe by heating it.
2. High-level disinfection
Please follow the disinfection method provided in this user’s manual for disinfection.
(1) Before disinfection, wear sterilized gloves to prevent possible infection;
(2) You must clean the probe before disinfection. Recommend the solution to disinfect in the
following table.
Glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant:
Chemical Name
Reagent Name
Step
Glutaraldehyde (2.4%)
Cidex Glutaraldehyde
disinfectant
Please refer to the instructions
of the solution for details.
Non-glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant:
Chemical Name
Reagent Name
Step
Phthalaldehyde solution
(0.55%)
Cidex OPA
Please refer to the instructions
of the solution for details.
Please follow the instructions about disinfectant concentration and disinfection method,
as well as the precautions about disinfectants provided by disinfectant provider. But do
not rinse or soak the probe connector or close to connector cable.
Warning
: Turn off the instrument and pull out the power supply wire before cleaning every
instrument. It may cause electric shock if clean the system under power is on.
Warning
:
The waterproof grade of the equipment is IPX4 (no adverse effect on splashing
water in all directions). Do not spill water or liquid into the device during cleaning or
maintenance. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
Warning
: Do not place the ultrasonic probe connector into water or disinfection,
as it may cause electric shock or the malfunction of probe.
Warning
: The following parts of the equipment are not serviced or maintained while in use.
Attention
:
1. To prevent possible infection, it is advisable to wear sterilized gloves when cleaning,
disinfecting the ultrasonic probe.
2. In the process of cleaning and disinfection, avoid probe overheat (exceeding 60
℃
) as it
may be damaged or deformed under excessive heat.