Acclarix LX9 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual
6.3
Transducer Cleaning and Disinfecting
Transducers should be cleaned and/or disinfected as necessary or between use with a recommended
cleanser or disinfectant. Disconnect the transducer from the system prior to cleaning and disinfecting.
6.3.1. Cleaning
The validated cleaning agents for cleaning the transducers are:
Ethanol (75%)
Isopropanol (70%)
Cleaning agents should be applied and removed using a clean, soft, sterile, non-abrasive cloth or
paper towel.
To clean the transducers:
1. Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2. Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
3. Remove all residual foreign matters from the transducer using sterile cloth or paper towel
immediately after examination. For the situation where a protective sheath is used, the protective
sheath should be removed first and discarded.
4. Wipe the surface of transducer and cable with a sterile cloth dampened with the cleaning solution
until no visible contaminants remain.
5. After cleaning, wipe off the cleaning solution with a new 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 transducer to air dry.
8. If the transducer 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 transducer to ensure that there is no damage. The transducer should be disposed of
properly when any damage is found.
1. Unplug the transducer from the system prior to cleaning or disinfecting.
2. To avoid infection, always use protective gloves when performing cleaning and disinfecting
procedures.
3. Prohibit infiltration of any type of liquid into the device or the transducer.
6.3.2. Disinfection
Selecting a proper way to disinfect your transducers based on your transducer applied region:
Transducer Applied Region
Contact intact body surface
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