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17 Probes and Biopsy
The efficacy of disinfectants and sterilizing solutions is not guaranteed by
MINDRAY. Contact the manufacturers for information on the activity of the
products.
Cleaning
Perform the following procedure:
1. Disconnect the sensor support from the system.
2. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
3. Wash the sensor support (fusion) with clean water or soapy water to remove all the foreign
matters, or, wipe the sensor support with a soft ethyl carbamate sponge. Avoid using a brush,
because it may damage the transducer.
4. Dry the sensor support using a sterile cloth or gauze after rinsing. Do not dry the sensor
support by heating it.
Disinfecting with Sprays or Wipes
Use protective eyewear when disinfecting using sprays.
Perform the following procedure:
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. After you have finished cleaning, spray or wipe the sensor support (fusion) with a disinfectant.
Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s recommended contact time and mode.
3. Remove any residue with a water-moistened soft cloth on the sensor support.
4. Wipe off water on the sensor support using sterile cloth or gauze after washing.
Disinfecting by Immersion
Perform the following procedure:
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Clean the sensor support before disinfecting it. MINDRAY recommends the following
solutions to disinfect the sensor support (fusion).
– Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning concentration
of the disinfectant solution, method of disinfection and dilution and cautions during use.
– Soak the sensor support into the disinfectant solution for the shortest time the
manufacturer recommends (for example, the shortest time recommended by the
manufacturer for soaking Cidex OPA is 12 minutes).
– Follow local regulations when selecting and using the disinfectant.
3. Rinse the sensor support 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 sensor support.
4. Wipe off the water on the sensor support with sterile cloth or gauze after rinsing it.
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