
TELEMED ClarUs User Guide, REV 4.0 2013.12.04
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8.3.1 Chemicals that Damage Transducers:
Some of these chemicals, such as phenol, benzothonium chloride, pHisohex,
benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, are commonly found in clinics or hospital
settings while others are often found in antibacterial skin cleaners or lotions. Use of
these chemicals will cause damage to a transducer. This damage is not covered by
the warranty or service contract.
8.3.2 Recommended Procedures for Probe Processing
Inspect the probe cable, connector and the lens surface. Contacts on the
probe connector must not be bent. The surface of probe lens must be clean without
any remnants left. Check for any cracks which might allow liquids to enter the probe
(especially joints such as cable/connector and cable/probe). If any such damage is
found do not use the probe until it is replaced.
Use care to avoid getting solution in the probe connector. Wrap the connector
in the plastic bag to avoid contact between liquids and the connector.
Use an EPA registered germ killer intended for use on plastic medical
instruments
(2%
Glutaraldehyde
type
solutions
without
surfactants
are
recommended). Follow the germ killer
manufacturer’s instructions regarding
concentration, contact durations and storage and disposal.
Do not use alcohol or alcohol-based solutions. Thoroughly rinse all residues
from the probe using sterile distilled water after removal from the germ killer. Do not
wipe the strain relief/housing joint, the strain relief, or the cable with isopropyl alcohol.
Isopropyl alcohol can cause damage to these parts of the transducer. This and any
mechanical damage is not covered by the warranty or your service contract.
8.3.3 General Cleansing for Transducers Used in Non-Invasive Procedures
These general cleaning instructions are recommended for non-critical category
transducers.
All transducers which do not come into contact with mucus membranes, blood,
compromised tissue and which are not used in sterile fields can be cleaned by
following these instructions. It is important that customer cleans the transducer and
cable according to the following procedures:
1. Wipe the ultrasound transmission gel off the transducer after every patient
exam,.
2. Wipe the transducer and cable with a dry or water-moistened soft cloth.
3. Wipe the transducer with either:
A recommended disinfectant
• Enzol (Cidezyme)
• Metrizyme
• Klenzyme
4. It is also possible to wipe the cable with T-spray, a low-level disinfectant
for the cleaning of external transducers only. You are not allowed to use isopropyl
alcohol on the cable and strain relief/housing joint.