Full digital mechanical sector scanning ultrasonic diagnostic instruments (Vet) User’s Manual V1.07
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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 the cable close to probe connector.
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.
Immersion disinfection of 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
window, such as scuffing, cracks, peeling, and bulge.
4. Clean the probe cable
(1) Clean the probe cable 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
:
The waterproof grade of probe is IPX7; immersion depth is from probe’s
acoustic head to the part of probe shell.
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.