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IRECTION FQ091019, REVISION 2 VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance 10-17
10-5-4-2 General Probe Cleaning Instructions
10-5-4-2-1 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally
10-5-4-2-2 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Internally
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.
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.
Table 10-11 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 10-12 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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