12-8 Probes and Biopsy
12.1.5 Probes Cleaning and Disinfection
Once you turn OFF the ultrasonic diagnostic system after completing each examination, clean
and disinfect (or sterilize) the probes as required. When biopsy procedures have been
performed, be sure to sterilize the needle-guided bracket. Fail to do so may result in the probe
and the needle-guided bracket to becoming sources of infection. Please follow the
instructions in the manual for cleaning.
WARNING:
Never immerse the probe connector into liquid such as water or
disinfectant. Immersion may cause electrical shock or
malfunction.
CAUTION:
1. When performing cleaning and
disinfection of the probe to prevent
infection, wear sterile gloves.
2. After disinfection, rinse the probe thoroughly with sterile
water to remove all chemical residues. Chemical residues on
the probe may be harmful to the human body.
3 No cleaning and disinfecting may result in the probe
becoming a source of infection.
NOTE: 1. After the examination, wipe off the ultrasound gel thoroughly. Otherwise, the
ultrasound gel may solidify and the image quality would be degraded.
2. DO NOT make the probe to become overheated (more than 55°C) during
cleaning and disinfections. High temperature may cause the probe to become
deformed or damaged.
Cleaning
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Wash the transducer with clean water or soapy water to remove all the foreign matters, or,
wipe the transducer with a soft ethyl carbamate sponge. Avoid using a brush, because it
may damage the transducer.
3. Wipe off water on the transducer using sterile cloth or gauze after washing it. Do not dry
the transducer by heating.
High Level Disinfections
Please follow the instructions in the manual for disinfection.
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Clean the transducer before disinfecting it. :H recommend the following
solutions to disinfect the transducer.
Glutaraldehyde-based disinfectant:
Chemical
name
Trade name Procedures
Glutaraldehyde
(2.4%)
Cidex Activated
Dialdehyde Solution
Please refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the solution for details.
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