Acclarix AX8/Acclarix AX7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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13.3.1. Cleaning and Disinfecting the System Surface
System Surface Cleaning
The validated cleaning agents for cleaning the system are:
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
To clean the system surface:
1. Switch off the system and unplug it.
2. Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
3. Remove all residual foreign matters from the system surface using sterile cloth or paper towel
immediately after examination.
4. Use a sterile cloth dampened with cleaning agent to gently wipe the entire exterior surface,
including the screen, of the equipment thoroughly until no visible contaminants remain.
5. After cleaning, wipe off the cleaning agent with a sterile cloth dampened with tap water until no
visible cleaning agent remains.
6. Wipe off with a dry sterile cloth to remove residual moisture.
7. Leave the system to air dry.
8. If the system is not visually clean at the end of the cleaning steps, please repeat the cleaning
steps through step 4 to step 7.
9. Inspect the system to ensure that there is no damage.
NOTE:
1. Make sure the system is free of gel and any other visible residue.
2. Use a soft dry cloth without chemicals for cleaning. The monitor surface is easily scratched.
System Surface Disinfection
The validated disinfecting agents for disinfecting the system are:
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
To disinfect the system surface:
1. Switch off the system and unplug it.
2. Wear protective gloves to prevent infection.
3. Clean the system prior to disinfection.
4. Prepare the disinfectant solution.
5. Wipe the entire exterior surface of the equipment thoroughly with a soft sterile cloth dampened
with the disinfectant solution. Follow the disinfectant manufacturer's recommended contact time
and mode.
6. After disinfection, wipe off the disinfecting agent with a new sterile cloth dampened with sterile
water.
7. Wipe the system with a dry sterile cloth or leave the system to air dry.