Chison ECO 2 - Chapter 9 Probes; General Description; Care and Maintenance

ECO 2 Ultrasound Diagnostic System
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3. Rinse the probe with enough clean, potable water to remove all disinfectant residues.
4. Use a soft cloth to clean the cable and the user section of the probe with the cleaning
disinfectant liquid. Make sure that the surface of the probe and cable is wetted thoroughly with the
cleaning-disinfectant.
5. Allow probe to air dry completely.
6. Reconnect the probe to the ultrasound console and place the probe into its holder.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock, always turn off the system and disconnect the probe before cleaning the
probe.
CAUTION:
1. Take extra care when handling the lens face of the Ultrasound transducer. The lens face is
especially sensitive and can easily be damaged by rough handling. NEVER use excessive force
when cleaning the lens face.
2. Rinse the probe with enough clean potable water to remove all visible soap residue.
3. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.
CAUTION:
To minimize the risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens, you must handle the probe and all
disposables that have contacted blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes,
and non-intact skin in accordance with infection control procedures. You must wear protective
gloves when handling potentially infectious material. Use a face shield and gown if there is a risk
of splashing or splatter.
 Disinfection
Disinfection procedure is fit for intracavity probe.
If it is necessary to use in surgery, please abide with instruction of professional disinfection person.
CAUTION:
1. After each use, please disinfect the probes. Ultrasound probes can be disinfected using liquid
chemical germicides. The level of disinfection is directly related to the duration of contact with the
germicide. Increased contact time produces a higher level of disinfection.