EchoNous Bladder - Page 68

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
62 EchoNous Bladder & Vein User Guide
1. With a new wipe, clean the cable and transducer, starting from the exposed cable, wiping toward the probe
head to avoid cross-contamination.
2. Observe the required wet contact time. Monitor the probe for wet appearance. Reapply with a new wipe if no
longer wet.
3. Examine the probe for damage, such as cracks, splitting, or sharp edges. If damage is evident, discontinue
using the probe, and contact your EchoNous representative.
Refer to EchoNous
website for additional disinfection options.
The ultrasound probe and transducer may be disinfected using a wipe or spray method of disinfection.
1. First, clean the ultrasound probe and transducer as above.
2. Then wipe or spray the probe and transducer with disinfectant, and leave it on for the disinfectant
manufacturer’s recommended contact time.
3. Remove any residue with a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not allow any solutions to dry on the probe
and transducer.
Table 5.1 Presaturated wipes for EchoNous probes
Product Company Active Ingredient(s)
Contact
Condition
Sani-Cloth
Plus
PDI Inc. n-Alkyl (68% C12, 32% C14) dimethyl
ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides.
0.125%
n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5%
C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium
chlorides. 0.125%
3 min wet
contact time
for
disinfection
Minimize the application of alcohol-based disinfectant to colored
overmold materials. Long-term use may result in material degradation. If
alcohol-based disinfectant is applied to the overmold, immediately
remove it by wiping with a damp cloth.
After cleaning or disinfection examine the ultrasound probe and display
as appropriate for cracks or leaks, and if damage exists discontinue use of
the system and contact
EchoNous customer support or your EchoNous
distributor.