Probes and Biopsy
18-15
18.1.6 Probes Cleaning and Disinfection (or
Sterilization)
Once you turn off the ultrasonic diagnostic system after completing each examination,
then clean and disinfect (or sterilize) the probes as required. When biopsy procedures
have been performed, be sure to sterilize the needle-guided bracket. Fail to do so may
result in the probe and the needle-guided bracket to becoming sources of infection.
Please follow the instructions in the manual for cleaning.
WARNING:
Never immerse the probe connector into liquid such as
water or disinfectant. Immersion may cause electrical
shock or malfunction.
CAUTION:
1. When performing cleaning and
disinfection of the probe to prevent
infection, wear sterile gloves.
2. After disinfection, rinse the probe thoroughly with sterile
water to remove all chemical residues. Chemical residues on
the probe may be harmful to the human body.
3. The efficacy of disinfectants and sterilizing solutions is not
guaranteed by MINDRAY. Contact the manufacturers for
information on the activity of the products.
NOTE: 1. After the examination, wipe off the ultrasound gel thoroughly. Otherwise, the
ultrasound gel may solidify and the image quality would be degraded.
2. DO NOT make the probe to become overheated (more than 55°C) during
cleaning and disinfections. High temperature may cause the probe to
become deformed or damaged.
Cleaning
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Wash the probe with water and remove all foreign matter. Soapy water may be used.
A soft urethane sponge can be used to wash the probe. Avoid using a brush, because
it may damage the probe.
3. Wipe off water on the probe using sterile cloth or gauze after washing it. DO NOT dry
the probe by heating.
High Level Disinfections
Please follow the instructions in the manual for disinfection.
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Clean the probe before disinfecting it. The probe manufacturer recommends the
following solutions to disinfect the probe.
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