Probes
13-28 Vivid S70 / S60 – User Manual
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Probe High Level Disinfection – Soak
NOTE: High-level disinfection is required for devices that contact intact
mucous membranes or non-intact skin.
NOTE: Cleaning and disinfection instructions for TEE probes are
documented in the TEE probe care card and the probe specific
User Manual. Chemicals provided for cleaning and disinfection
on TEE probe care card have all completed Efficacy Validation.
1. Put on a clean pair of gloves and fill a sink or basin with high
level disinfectant diluted in accordance with the disinfectant
manufacturers instructions to a level allowing immersion of
the probe up to immersion line shown in Figure 13-5.
2. Immerse probe in the disinfectant up to the immersion line
and ensure no air bubbles are trapped. Ensure the probe
remains in the disinfectant for at least the minimum contact
time listed in the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions for
use.
Use only high-level disinfectants that are listed in the Probe
Care Card enclosed with the probe. In addition, refer to the
local / national regulations.
Do not steam autoclave or subject the probe to Ethylene
Oxide (ETO).
Do not immerse the probe in liquid beyond the level
specified for that probe (see Figure 13-5).
Never immerse the probe connector or probe adapters in
liquid.
The probe should not be exposed to the high level
disinfectants longer than specified to achieve the desired
effect.
DO NOT soak or saturate probes with solutions containing
alcohol, bleach, ammonium chloride compounds or
hydrogen peroxide.
CREUTZFELDT-JACOB DISEASE
This device is not indicated for neurological use.
Neurological contact on patients with this disease MUST
BE avoided. If a device/probe becomes contaminated,
there is no adequate means to disinfect it. In this case, the
contaminated device/probe MUST BE discarded in
accordance with local biologic waste hazard procedures.
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