Full digital mechanical sector scanning ultrasonic diagnostic instruments (Vet) User’s Manual V1.03
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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. Wrong immersion disinfection of 3.5MHz probe Fig. Right immersion disinfection of 3.5MHz 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.
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.
Attention
:
1. Clean the probe with sterile water to remove the residual chemicals after disinfection,
because the residual chemicals may be harmful for humans.
2. Kaixin Company will not make any guarantee for the efficacy of disinfector. Please
contact the appropriate manufacturer for details.
