GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION 5394227, 12 LOGIQ S8/LOGIQ E8 SERVICE MANUAL
9 - 14 Section 9-6 - System maintenance
9-6-5 Probe maintenance
9-6-5-1 Probe related checks
9-6-5-2 Basic probe care
The Basic User Manual and/or care card provides a complete description of probe care, maintenance,
cleaning and disinfection. Ensure that you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes.
Ultrasound probes can be easily damaged by improper handling. Review the Basic User Manual of
LOGIQ™ S8 for more details. Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury and
equipment damage. Failure to properly handle or maintain a probe may also void its warranty.
Figure 9-5 Probe handling icons
Any evidence of wear indicates the probe cannot be used.
Do a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe.
Table 9-10 Probe Related Checks
Step Item Description
1
Probes
Thoroughly check the system probe connectors and remove dust from inside the connector sockets if
necessary. Visually check for bent, damaged or missing pins.
2
Probe Holder Clean probe holders (they may need to be soaked to remove excess gel).
CAUTION
FibroScan probe does not have resistance to water. DO NOT immerse FibroScan probe into any
liquid
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