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CLEANING & DISINFECTING
Routine cleaning and maintenance will help ensure safe and effective operation of the BladderScan BVI 3000
system. Clean and disinfect the instrument before use and between patient exams. For more information,
please contact your authorized BladderScan Service Center, your local BladderScan distributor, or Verathon
®
Customer Care.
This product may only be cleaned and disinfected by using the approved processes provided in
this manual. Cleaning and disinfection methods listed are recommended by Verathon
®
based on
compatibility with component materials.
WARNING
Availability of cleaning and disinfection products varies by country, and Verathon is unable
to test products in every market. For more information, please contact Verathon Customer
Care at 1.800.331.2313 or your local representative. For additional contact information, visit
verathon.com/contact‑us.
WARNING
Ensure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions for handling and disposing of the cleaning
and disinfection solutions provided in this manual.
WARNING
PROCEDURE 1. CLEAN THE INSTRUMENT
Cleaning is critical to ensuring the component is ready for disinfection. Failure to properly clean the
device could result in a contaminated instrument after completing the disinfection procedure.
WARNING
Cleaning is the removal of all visible soil or contaminants from the exterior surfaces of the device. The device
must be cleaned after every use, and cleaning is an essential step before disinfection.
1. Wipe the acoustic coupling gel completely off the scanhead.
2. Use a moistened, soft cloth to remove particulate matter or body uids that remain on the instrument.
3. Do not re‑use cloths or wipes.
4. Allow the device to air dry, or towel dry with a clean dry cloth. Next, you must disinfect the instrument.
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