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5-3. Point of use (Pre-cleaning)
In the operating room after use of the probe
Probe
1) Remove any accessories from the probe like biopsy adapters and transducer covers.
2) Flush patient’s blood or uid by tap water directly after use until the surface looks visually clean.
3) Wipe the whole surface of the probe by gauze pad and remove supercial visible impurities until the
surface looks visually clean.
5-4. Waterproof cover
The probe which is compatible with the waterproof cover can be soaked completely into a liquid when the
waterproof cover is attached. Also automated cleaning and disinfecting is only available for probes which are
compatible with the waterproof cover.
Therefor refer to the specications of the probe in this manual for the compatibility of the waterproof cover.
Connector and part of the cable which are out of the IPX7 range belong to the part which cannot be soaked
into a liquid without using the waterproof cover. See section 2-2-1. for information about the range of IPX7.
5-5. Containment and transportation
Putting the contaminated equipment into exclusive shock and damage proof container for transportation is
recommended. It is recommended that instruments are reprocessed as soon as possible and not later than 4
hours after usage.
Caution
Do not place the insertion portion and handle in any liquids
beyond the range shown in the gure right.
Use when liquid has gotten inside the connector can result in
a risk of electric shock to the operator or patient. If liquid gets
inside the connector, immediately stop use and contact one of
our ofces and/or distributor's ofces listed on the back cover.
Water or chemical solution
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