Ultrasonix SONIX Series, Руководство по обслуживанию

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8.6.4.1 Cleaning (Invasive Transducers)
Disinfect the transducer prior to the first exam and every exam thereafter.
To clean the transducer:
1. Unplug the transducer.
2. Wash the transducer head and cable with soap and water to remove any protein
buildup; however do not rinse or immerse the transducer near the strain relief.
3. Disinfect the transducer with one of below disinfectants:
•
Cidex plus
TM
•
Wavicide
®
-01
•
Omnicide
TM
4. Remove the transducer from the disinfectant and rinse it thoroughly with sterile water.
5. Check the transducer for any residual organic material. If the residual glutaraldehyde is
higher than 10ppm, disinfect the transducer again.
Note: Where endocavity transducers are being used in clinical applications of a semi-
critical nature (e.g., trans-rectal or trans-vaginal), ensure the transducer is
covered with the appropriate STERILE transducer cover/sheath which has
received regulatory clearance for use.
8.6.4.2 Disinfecting (Invasive Transducers)
The disinfectant solution may be used in accordance with the label instructions.
Table 8-4: Recommended Disinfectants for Disinfecting Invasive Transducers
High level disinfectant:
•
Cidex plus
TM
•
Wavicide®-01
•
Omnicide
TM
8.6.4.3 Sterilization (Invasive Transducers)
Sterilization of transducers is not possible. Please follow the instructions for disinfection
(above) instead.
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