GE Vivid S5 N - 10-5-4-2-1 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally; 10-5-4-2-2 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Internally

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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL

10-18 Section 10-5 - Probe Maintenance

PRELIMINARY

10-5-4-2 General Probe Cleaning Instructions (cont’d)

10-5-4-2-1 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally

10-5-4-2-2 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Internally

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