Butterfly Network iQ - Maintenance; Maintaining the Probe

15. Maintenance
This chapter provides information and instructions for storing, transporting, cleaning, and disinfecting the probe.
15.1. Maintaining the Probe
Receiving and Unboxing the Probe
In the event the packaging of the device is damaged upon receipt of the system, inspect the components as listed
in ??? for any visible damage. Confirm system functionality per Performing the Probe Diagnostic Test [81]. If there
is any visible damage or if the system is not functioning properly as received, contact the Butterfly Support team
using one of the methods listed in Getting Support [91].
Storing and Transport:
CAUTIONS!
• Avoid storing the probe where the probe or its cable could be easily damaged.
• Avoid transporting the probe unless it is well supported and secured. Avoid swinging the probe
or supporting the probe solely from its cable.
The probe should be stored in clean, dry, and moderate temperature conditions.
Follow these steps for daily storage and transport:
• When storing the probe, wrap the cable around the probe so that there is some slack at the bottom of the probe.
See Figure 2, “Wrapping the Cable” [76] for reference.
• Avoid placing or storing in areas of excessive hot or cold temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Avoid placing or storing with other equipment or objects that may inadvertently damage the probe, particularly the
face.
• Avoid contamination by:
• Following the cleaning and disinfecting instructions.
• Making sure the equipment is dry.
• Carefully handling the probe to prevent damaging the equipment.
CAUTIONS!
• Leave some slack in the cable where it connects to the probe so as to reduce pinching or other
damage to the cable. As shown in Figure 2, “Wrapping the Cable” [76] [i] Loosely wrap the
remaining cable around the probe and [ii] leave 2 inches minimum. Please do not wrap the
cable around other objects or in any parts of carrying cases that are not Butterfly approved or
recommended.
• Insufficient slack may damage the cable and cause premature failure of the cable wires.
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