APPENDIX B. WATER SYSTEM CLEANING AND HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION
B.1. Overview
The Exablate Prostate system is equipped with a water sub-system, as described in Section 1.4.4.
Immediately post procedure and as part of regular maintenance of the system post usage, the overall
prostate system should undergo a cleaning and high-level disinfection procedure.
B.2. Water System Troubleshooting
B.2.1. Handling Water System Errors
The system will automatically cease circulation when there is a chance of water leakage or excessive
pressure in the balloon. This will cause the green Water System indicator to blink and activate a warning
buzzer. To resume treatment, follow these instructions:
1. Press the Circulation Controller once to stop the warning buzzer. Resume circulation by pressing
the Circulation Controller again.
2. If the error repeats itself, enter the magnet room and check the message on the water system
control panel. Follow the Troubleshooting Table below for specific instructions.
3. If the problem persists, contact technical support.
B.2.2. Water System Troubleshooting Table
◼ Observe the temperature value on the
water system control panel.
◼ Touch the tubes entering the transducer;
if it indeed feels hot, halt the treatment,
and circulate water in cooling state for ~5
min.
◼ Observe the temperature value on the
water system control panel.
◼ Observe the tubes entering the
transducer; if it is covered with water
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