Care and Maintenance
Vivid S70 / S60 – User Manual 13-41
BC092760-1EN 01
Covering the Transducer using a Sterile, Protective Sheath
1. Place an appropriate amount of gel inside the protective
sheath and/or on the transducer face.
NOTE: Failure to use imaging gel may result in poor image quality.
2. Insert transducer into sheath, making sure to use proper
sterile technique. Pull cover tightly over transducer face to
remove wrinkles and air bubbles, taking care to avoid
puncturing the sheath.
Figure 13-13. Applying the Sheath
NOTE: No gel was applied to the probe in this photo.
3. Secure the sheath in place.
NOTE: Failure to use a sheath that fully covers the transducer to
the cable strain relief may lead to cross-contamination of the
transducer.
4. Inspect the sheath to ensure there are no holes or tears. If
the sheath becomes compromised, stop the procedure and
replace immediately.
Protective barriers may be required to minimize disease
transmission. Probe sheaths are available for use with all
clinical situations where infection is a concern. Use of legally
marketed, sterile probe sheaths is mandatory for intra-cavitary
and intra-operative procedures.
1. Secure the Sheath with a rubber
band.
2. The probe sheath should extend
past the end of the probe to the
probe’s cable.
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