
Full Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Instruments
User’s Manual V1.00
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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.
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 probe
Fig. Immersion disinfection of intra-cavity probe
(except intra-cavity probe)
(sketch map)
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
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 color 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.