Digital Color Doppler Palm Ultrasound System
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WARNING
The systems are designed to be used only with this ultrasound system. Use of these systems
on any other device or a non-qualified device may cause electrical shock or damage on the
system/transducer.
10.2.2 Cleaning and Disinfecting
This section provides information and instructions for properly cleaning and disinfecting the system.
Following these instructions will also help to avoid damaging the system during cleaning and disinfection.
After each exam, clean and disinfect the system.
CAUTION: Prevent any fluid from entering electrical or metal portions of the cable’s connector
during the cleaning and disinfecting process. Damage due to fluid in these areas may result.
Scrub the system as needed using a soft sponge, gauze, or cloth to remove all visible residue from
the system surface.
Use a soft cloth to clean the cable and the user section of the system with the cleaning disinfectant
liquid. Make sure that the surface of the system and cable is wetted thoroughly with the cleaning-disinfectant.
Allow system to air dry completely.
Recommended materials for cleaning and disinfecting transducer
Solution Origin
Purpose
WIP'ANIOS FRA
Wipe
alcohol/Didecyl
dimethyl ammonium
Disinfection
(
Using clean
cloth soak the liquid
)
Any
Wipe
Clean or
Disinfection
(Using clean cloth soak
)
Any
Wipe
Clean or
Disinfection
Clinell Sporicidal Wipes GBR
Wipe
Percarbonate Citric
Disinfection
mikrozid PAA wipes DEU
Wipe
acid,Hydrogen
Disinfection
Universal wipes GBR
Wipe
Disinfection
perform classic wipes EP DEU
Wipe
Disinfection
CAUTION
These transducers are not designed to withstand heat sterilization methods. Exposure to
temperatures in excess of 60 º C will cause permanent damage. The transducers are not
designed to be totally submerged in fluid, as permanent damage will result if the entire
transducer is submerged.