GE Vivid S5 N - 10-5-3 Basic Probe Care; 10-5-4 Probe Cleaning; 10-5-4-1 Basic Probe Cleaning

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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
10-16 Section 10-5 - Probe Maintenance
PRELIMINARY
10-5-3 Basic Probe Care
The Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N User Manual and the individual probe manufacturers’ handling
cards provide a complete description of probe care, maintenance, cleaning and disinfection. Ensure that
you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes.
Always perform a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe.
When handling probes, always observe the precautions listed in “Probe Handling” on page 10-15.
The TEE and Interoperative probes often have special usage considerations; always refer to the
individual probe manufacturers’ handling instructions/user manual.
10-5-4 Probe Cleaning
10-5-4-1 Basic Probe Cleaning
NOTE: For details on general probe cleaning, refer to the information provided in the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N
User Manual.
NOTE: For specific probe cleaning instructions, refer to the individual probe Users Manual (or care card
supplied with the probe).
WARNINGWARNING
ANY EVIDENCE OF WEAR ON A PROBE INDICATES THAT IT MUST NOT BE USED.
IMPROPER HANDLING MAY EASILY DAMAGE ULTRASOUND PROBES.
SEE THE Vivid S5 N / Vivid S6 N USER MANUAL AND ALSO REFER TO THE PROBE
MANUFACTURER’S HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, 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.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the prescribed cleaning or disinfection procedures will void the probe’s
warranty. DO NOT soak the probe or wipe the probe lens with any product not listed in the Vivid
S5 N or Vivid S6 N User Manual. Doing so could result in irreparable damage to the probe and/
or system. Follow the care instructions supplied with the probe.
CAUTION
To help protect yourself from blood-borne diseases when cleaning and handling probes, wear
approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
WARNINGWARNING
Always disinfect a defective probe before returning it to the manufacturer. Be sure to tag the
probe as being disinfected.