Konica Minolta SONIMAGE HS2 - Transducer Usage Procedures; 8.1.6 Cleaning and Disinfection

8.1 Transducer
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Adjust the angle and position of the trans-
ducer during the diagnostic procedure to
acquire the desired image of the surface
of the patient’s body that is being stud-
ied.
For biopsy procedure
• Make sure to cover the transducer with the sterilized
transducer cover and use the biopsy starter kit for
exclusive use of the transducer. Read the operation
manual for the biopsy starter kit before using.
• The biopsy guideline is displayed on the system
screen.
• Perform a biopsy procedure while carefully guiding
the needle end using images.
IMPORTANT
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• Before starting any biopsy procedure, make sure
the guideline is aligned with the needle using a wa-
ter tank or the like.
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Reference
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• For details of the biopsy, refer to "8.2 Biopsy".
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After use
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Turn the power OFF, and remove the
transducer according to the operating
procedures for the system.
2
Wipe the transducer clean of the ultra-
sound gel or stains with a soft cloth
dipped in hot water (40 °C or less) and air-
dry it.
3
Conduct "Inspection after use" to check
that the transducer has no abnormality.
4
Clean / disinfect the transducer.
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Keep the transducer in a clean place.
Reference
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• For details on how to clean the transducer, refer to
"8.1.6 Cleaning and Disinfection".
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To transport transducer
When transporting a transducer, be sure to disinfect
the transducer at the beginning, put it into a plastic
bag, and then put the transducer-enclosed bag in a
storage case.
8.1.6 Cleaning and Disinfection
This section describes the methods and precautions
for cleaning and disinfection of the transducer.
WARNING
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• Do not pour a liquid on its connector. Doing so may
cause an electric shock, a short-circuit, a re, or a
breakdown.
• Be sure to comply with the prescribed conditions
for the chemical solutions. Otherwise, there is a
risk of infection due to insu󰀩cient cleaning and dis-
infection.
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CAUTION
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• Do not use a hard brush for cleaning or disinfecting
the transducer. Doing so may damage it.
• Do not immerse the transducer in a disinfection so-
lution longer than a specied time. If doing so, the
performance of the transducer could deteriorate.
• Do not use non-specified chemicals (for disinfec-
tion or cleaning). Doing so may cause the perfor-
mance of transducers to decrease.
• Wear protective gloves to prevent infection before
cleaning and disinfecting the transducer.
• Be sure to comply with the usage and storage envi-
ronment conditions of the transducer.
If do not doing so, the performance of the trans-
ducer could deteriorate
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• Disinfect the transducer to prevent infection before
returning it to your service representative.
• For the e󰀨ects and procedure of cleaning and dis-
infection, refer to the instruction manuals of chemi-
cals.
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