13-16  Probes and Biopsy 
Disinfecting with Sprays or Wipes 
CAUTION: 
Use protective eyewear when disinfecting using sprays. 
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 
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.   
Compatible Disinfectants 
Manufacturer  Trade Name  Procedures  Type 
Metrex  MetriZyme 
Please refer to the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer of 
the solution for details. 
Solution 
ASP 
Cidex Activated 
Glutaraldehyde 
Solution 
Please refer to the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer of 
the solution for details. 
Solution 
ASP  Cidex OPA 
Please refer to the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer of 
the solution for details. 
Solution 
Ecolab Inc.  Ster-Bac 
Please refer to the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer of 
the solution for details. 
Solution 
Advanced Ultrasound 
Solutions Inc. 
SONO Ultrasound 
Wipes 
Please refer to the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer of 
the solution for details. 
Wipe 
Professional 
Disposables 
International, Inc. 
Sani-Cloth 
Please refer to the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer of 
the solution for details. 
Wipe