13-10 Probes and Biopsy
13.1.5 Probes Cleaning and Disinfection
Once you turn off the ultrasonic diagnostic system after completing each examination,
then clean and disinfect 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
No cleaning and disinfecting may result in the probe
becoming a source of infection.
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.
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