
Ultrasonic Diagnostic Instrument (Vet)
User’s Manual V1.01
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The soaking time of probe in the disinfectant is limited to the minimum time
recommended by disinfectant manufacturer (e.g., Cidex OPA manufacturer
recommended minimum 12 minutes).
Please follow local laws and regulations to choice the disinfectants.
(3) After disinfection, rinse the probe with a large number of sterile water (about 2 gallons) for at
least one minute to remove the residual chemicals. You may follow the recommended method
by the disinfectant manufacturer to rinse.
(4) 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.
Fig. Immersion disinfection of intra-cavity probe
Fig. Immersion disinfection of probe
(sketch map)
(except intra-cavity probe)
3. Check probe after cleaning and disinfection
(1) Check the probe enclosure and its cable to ensure they are free of abnormity (such as scuffing,
cracks or drop-off);
(2) The sound window of probe is thin; ensure that there are no any abnormity on the sound
window, such as scuffing, cracks, peeling, bulge and drop-off.
4. Clean the probe cable and its connector
(1) Clean the probe cable and its connector with soft, dry cloth.
(2) In case of die-hard blots, clean with soft cloth dipped in moderate detergent and then air-dry it.
5. Clean the LED screen
Use a soft cloth dipped in glass cleaner to clean the LED screen, and then air-dried.
6. Clean the control panel, shell
Clean the instrument surface with soft, dry cloth or with soft cloth dipped in moderate water
cleaning media to remove the blots, and then dry the instrument with soft, dry cloth or with air.
Attention:
Do not clean the screen with hydrocarbon detergent for example alcohol etc or
OA equipment cleaning media.
Attention:
Prohibit using sharp objects to touch the LED screen, and prohibit pressing or
squeezing against the LED screen.
Attention
:
The waterproof grade of intra-cavity probe is IPX7, immersion depth from
probe’s acoustic head to the sheath of probe handle; the waterproof grade for other probes
is IPX4.
Attention
:
1. It is a normal phenomenon that color of the acoustic lens may change and text of the
probe label may fade away.
2.
The regular disinfection times should be minimized as it may lead to degrade of the probe
safety and performance.