GE HEALTHCARE - KRETZTECHNIK VOLUSON® 730EXPERT (BT03)
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IRECTION 105899, REVISION 3 DRAFT (APRIL 29, 2008) SERVICE MANUAL
10-10 Section 10-5 - System Maintenance
10-5-7 Probe Maintenance
10-5-7-1 Probe Related Checks
10-5-7-2 Basic Probe Care
The Basic User Manual provides a complete description of probe care, maintenance, cleaning and
disinfection. Ensure that you are completely familiar with the proper care of GE probes.
Ultrasound probes can be easily damaged by improper handling. Review the Basic User Manual of
Voluson® 730Expert 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.
Any evidence of wear indicates the probe cannot be used.
Do a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe.
10-5-7-3 Basic Probe Cleaning
Refer to the Basic User Manual of Voluson® 730Expert for details on cleaning.
Table 10-10 Probe Related Checks
Step Item Description
1 Probes
Thoroughly check the system probe connectors and remove dust from inside the connector
sockets if necessary. Visually check for bent, damaged or missing pins.
2 Probe Holder
Clean probe holders (they may need to be soaked to remove excess gel).
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Failure to follow the prescribed cleaning or disinfection procedures will void the probe’s
warranty. DO NOT soak or wipe the lens with any product not listed in the Voluson® 730Expert
Basic User Manual and/or care card. Doing so could result in irreparable damage to the probe
and/or Voluson® 730Expert system.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Follow the Care Card instructions supplied with each probe (inside the transducer boxes)
for disinfectants and gels that are compatible with the surface material of the probes.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
To help protect yourself from blood borne diseases, when cleaning and handling probes,
wear approved, non-allergenic disposable gloves.
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
Disinfect a defective probe before you return it. Be sure to tag the probe as being disinfected.
CAUTION
CAUTION:
Please be aware of the
sensitive probe head.
TAKE EXTREME CARE!
NEVER place or store a
probe on its scan head!
When disinfecting a probe,
ensure that there is sufficient
space between the probe and
the container bottom!
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