
Full digital ultrasonic diagnostic instruments (Vet) User’s Manual V2.00
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(2) Clean the probe firstly before regular disinfection. 2
%
glutaraldehyde disinfectant is
recommended for the probe. Immerse the sound head part of the probe (See regular disinfection
sketch map) in liquid for more than 10 hours for disinfection.
(3) Clean the probe with sterile water to thoroughly remove residual chemicals.
(4) Clean the water off the probe surface with sterilized cloth. Never dry the probe by heating it.
Fig. Wrong 6.5MHz probe regular
disinfection
Fig. Correct 6.5MHz probe regular
disinfection
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Clean the LCD screen
Clean the liquid crystal display with dry, soft flax or anti-static LCD clean cloth.
Attention
:
1. Please carefully read the instructions provided by disinfectant provider about the
disinfection liquid concentration and disinfection method as well as the description of the
dilution method.
2. Glutaraldehyde liquid should use the activator.
Attention:
Do not clean the screen with hydrocarbon detergent for example alcohol etc
or OA equipment cleaning media. These kinds of liquid may degrade the internal function
of the screen.
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.
To prevent the infection or the cross infection, such cleaning, disinfection for puncture
bracket and probe is very necessary before and after every puncture operation.
3.
The regular disinfection times should be minimized as it may lead to degrade of the probe
safety and performance.
Attention:
Prohibit using sharp objects to touch the LCD screen, and prohibit pressing
or squeezing against the LCD screen.