Care and Maintenance
Vivid S70 / S60 – User Manual 13-19
BC092760-1EN 01
Probe Pre-Cleaning Instructions (Required for All Probes)
The pre-cleaning step is for removal of gel and gross
contamination.
NOTE: Manual cleaning is required to ensure the probes are cleaned to
the extent necessary for further processing.
1. After each use, disconnect the probe from the ultrasound
console. Remove protective sheath from the probe and
gently remove all coupling gel from the probe by wiping with
soft, lint-free cloth.
2. Wipe the probe with one of the wipes listed in Probe Care
Card from the lens, past the strain relief and approximately
fifty (50) centimeters down the cable. Wipe the cable with a
lint-free cloth dampened with potable water to remove
chemical residue. Dispose of the cloth, wipe and gloves in
the clinical trash.
Figure 13-4. Cleaning the Probe Cable
NOTE: Use of wipes listed in the Probe Care Card may result in
discoloration of the cable.
3. After each use, inspect the lens, cable, and housing of the
probe. Look for any damage that would allow liquid to enter
Use caution when cleaning the connector. This cable
connector should only be cleaned with a slightly dampened
cloth or wipe. Exposure to excessive moisture will result in
damage to the probe and possibly the ultrasound console.
DO NOT wet the connector/console interface surface or
labels.
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