GE Vivid i

Probes
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Care and Maintenance
This section covers:
• Planned maintenance
• Probe inspection
• Probe cleaning
• Probe disinfection
Planned maintenance
It is recommended to keep a maintenance log and note all
probe malfunctions. Follow the maintenance schedule below to
ensure optimum operation and safety:
After each use:
• Inspect the probe
• Clean the probe
• If required disinfect the probe
Before each use:
• Inspect the probe
CAUTION
Improper handling can lead to early probe failure and electric
shock hazards.
DO follow the specific cleaning and disinfection procedures
provided in this chapter and the germicide manufacturers
instructions.
Failure to do so will void probe warranty.
CAUTION
Transesophageal and intraoperative probes require a special
handling. Refer to the user documentation enclosed with these
probes.