Ultrasonix SonixTablet, Руководство по обслуживанию

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SonixTablet Service Manual 00.053.129, Revision C Chapter 11: Maintenance
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11.3.4 General Transducer Cleaning/Disinfecting Recommendations and Warnings
Remove ultrasound transmission gel with a dry or water-moistened soft cloth. It is recommended that transducers
are reprocessed as soon as is reasonably practical following use.
Warnings:
Never sterilize the transducer with sterilization techniques such as autoclave, ultraviolet, gamma radiation, gas,
steam, or heat sterilization techniques. Severe damage will result using the above sterilization techniques.
Use of precleaning solutions should be restricted to the external transducer face. DO NOT get solution on any
other areas or surfaces of the transducer. This includes transducer connectors and contacts.
Some chemicals such as phenol, benzothonium chloride, pHisohex, benzoyl peroxide, hydrogen peroxide are
commonly found in clinic and hospital settings, while others are found in antibacterial skin cleaners or lotions.
Use
of these chemicals will cause damage to your transducer.
Avoid transducer contact with strong solvents such as acetone, freon and other industrial cleansers.
Follow all infection control policies and procedures established by your organization, including safety procedures
involving personal protective equipment (such as gloves, protective eyewear and protective clothing)
DO NOT use sterilization or disinfection methods that have not been recommended by Ultrasonix. Severe damage
will result. Contact Ultrasonix if you have any doubt about sterilization or disinfection methods.
Warning: Any transducer suspected of being contaminated with Creutzfeld Jacob disease material cannot be
cleaned or sterilized.
Contact Ultrasonix Medical Corporation to obtain instructions on the proper disposal of these transducers.
Cautions:
Use only Ultrasonix recommended cleaners/disinfectants ( Table 11-3 and Table 11-4 ). They have been tested and
determined safe to use on Ultrasonix transducers. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage and will
void transducer warranties.
Reprocessing should be completed only by personnel thoroughly trained in proper cleaning/disinfection
procedures.
Follow all product/manufacturer label cleaning and safety instructions.
Always verify product expiration dates.
Follow all regulatory and manufacturer instructions on product disposal.
For complete regulatory information and approval status on the products listed here, refer to the relevant EPA,
FDA, Health Canada and CE documentation.
Note: Repeated processing has minimal effect on these transducers. End of life is normally determined by wear
and damage due to use. Disassembly is not required.