Philips epiq 7 - Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy; Choosing the Correct Transducer-Care Method

For information on allergic reactions to latex-containing medical devices, see “FDA Medical
Alert on Latex” on page 49.
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
WARNING
If a sterile transducer cover becomes compromised during an intraoperative application
involving a patient with transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob
disease, follow the guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and this document from
the World Health Organization: WHO/CDS/ APH/2000/3, WHO Infection Control Guidelines
for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies. The transducers for your system cannot be
decontaminated using a heat process.
Choosing the Correct Transducer-Care Method
To choose an appropriate care method for your transducer, you first must determine the
transducer's classification, based on its use.
Care Methods by Transducer Type
Transducer Use Example Classification Care Method
Contacts intact skin Curved, linear, xMatrix, and
sector transducers
Noncritical Low-level disinfection (see
“Transducer, Cable, and Connector
Cleaning” on page 258)
Contacts mucous
membranes
Endocavity and
transesophageal (TEE)
Semi-critical High-level disinfection (see
“Transducer, Cable, and Connector
Cleaning” on page 258 and
“Transducer Disinfection” on page
263)
Enters otherwise
sterile tissue
Intraoperative Critical Sterilization (see “Transducer, Cable,
and Connector Cleaning” on page 258
and “Transducer Sterilization” on page
273)
Transducer Care Safety
Transducer Care
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