Full digital ultrasonic diagnostic instruments (Vet) User’s Manual V2.00
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Chapter Nine 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.
9.1 Maintenance by users
9.1.1 System cleaning and disinfection
1. Clean the probe
(1) Wear sterilized gloves to prevent possible infection.
(2) Clean the probe with sterile water to remove all contaminants. Do not use brush as it may
damage the probe.
(3) Dry the probe with sterilized cloth or gauze after cleaning. Do not dry the probe by heating it.
2. Routinely disinfect the probe
(1) Wear sterilized gloves to prevent possible infection in the process of routine disinfection.
(2) Clean the probe firstly before routine disinfection, and then wipe the probe twice with 75%
alcohol.
(3) Clean the probe with sterile water to remove residual chemicals.
(4) Clean the water off the probe surface with sterilized cloth or gauze. Never dry the probe by
heating it.
3. Regularly disinfect the probe
(1) Wear sterilized gloves to prevent possible infection in the process of regular disinfection.
Warning
: Turn off the instrument and pull out the power supply wire before cleaning every
instrument of the system. It may cause electric shock if clean the system under power is on.
Warning
:
There is no any waterproof device in the system. Do not splash any water or
liquor into the system when cleaning or maintaining; otherwise it will cause malfunction
or electric shock.
Attention
:
1.
Probe without cleaning, disinfection may become the source of contamination, so cleaning
or disinfection to the probe is very necessary after every ultrasonic diagnosis.
2.
To prevent possible infection, it is advisable to wear sterilized gloves when cleaning,
disinfecting the ultrasonic probe.
3.
In the process of cleaning and disinfection, avoid probe overheat (exceeding 60
℃
℃
℃
℃
) as it may
be deformed or damaged under excessive heat.
4.
To prevent the infection or the cross infection, the intra-cavity probe surface should be
covered with a condom every time before examination.
5.
Do not use the probe packing box to store the probe as the box may become the source of
contamination.
6.
The waterproof grade of intra-cavity probe is IPX7, immersion depth from probe’s acoustic
head to the sheath of probe handle; others are IPX4.
Warning
:
Do not place the ultrasonic probe connector into water or disinfection,
as it may cause electric shock.