GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1 VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance 10-19
10-6-4-2 General Probe Cleaning Instructions
NOTE: For detailed probe cleaning instructions, refer to http://www.gemedicalsystems.com/rad/us/
probe_care.html
Warning: Neurological procedures must NOT be performed on a patient with Creutzfield-Jacob disease
because probes that have been used for such examinations cannot be adequately sterilized.
Warning: Neurological and intraoperative procedures must be performed with the use of legally
marketed, sterile, pyrogen-free probe sheaths. Probes used during neurological surgery must NOT be
sterilized with liquid chemical sterilants because of the possibility of neurotoxic residue remaining on the
probe.
10-6-4-2-1 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally
10-6-4-2-2 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Internally
Table 10-12 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes Used Externally
Step Description
1 To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
2 Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80°F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
3 Follow the manufacturer’s cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
4 Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
5 When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
6 Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
7 Store the probe in its carrying case.
Table 10-13 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes (TEE) Used Internally
Step Description
1 To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
2 Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80°F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
3 Follow the manufacturer’s cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
4 Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
5 When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
6 Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
7 Store the probe in its carrying case.
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