13-12 Probes and Biopsy
Follow local regulations when selecting and using the disinfectant.
3. Rinse the probe with plenty of sterile water (about 2 gallons) for at least 1 minute to
remove all chemical residues on it. Or, follow the rinsing method recommended by the
disinfectant manufacturer to rinse the probe.
4. Wipe off the water on the probe with sterile cloth or gauze after rinsing it. DO NOT dry
the probe by heating.
(For reference only)
NOTE:
Repeated disinfection may degrade the performance and safety of the probe.
Sterilization
For intra-operative probes (7LT4s), they have to be sterilized after completing each
examination.
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Clean the probe before sterilizing it. MINDRAY recommends the following solutions to
sterilize the probe.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Peroxyacetic Acid -based sterilization solution
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Minncare
®
Cold
Sterilant
22% Hydrogen
Peroxide
4.5% Peroxyacetic
Acid
Dilute the sterilant with sterilized purified
water (1:20).
Immersed time: 11 hours.
Temperature: 20℃-25℃.
Please refer to the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the solution for details.
Before safety and performance is affected, probe 7LT4s can be sterilized by Minncare
COLD STERILANT for at least 135 times (11 hours for one time).
Glutaraldehyde-based sterilization solution
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Cidex Activated
Glutaraldehyde Solution
2.2-2.7%
Glutaraldehyde
Soak the transducer into the activated
solution for 10 hours (
20-25
℃)
Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
Before safety and performance is affected, probe 7LT4s can be sterilized by Cidex
Activated Glutaraldehyde Solution for at least 217 times (10 hours for one time).