Philips epiq 7 - Isopropyl Alcohol Restrictions; Disinfecting Transducers Using a Wipe or Spray Method

Isopropyl Alcohol Restrictions
The use of 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and alcohol-based products on transducers
is restricted. Isopropyl alcohol can cause damage to parts of the transducer. This damage is not
covered by the warranty or your service contract.
CAUTION
Wipe only the distal tip of the transducer up to 2.5 cm (1 in) from the strain relief/housing
joint with an isopropyl alcohol solution.
CAUTION
Do not use isopropyl alcohol on the strain relief/housing joint, the strain relief, or the cable.
CAUTION
Do not use isopropyl alcohol on TEE transducers, except for the handle.
Disinfecting Transducers Using a Wipe or Spray Method
This topic provides instructions on using the wipe or spray method.
CAUTION
The use of 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) on transducers is restricted. Wipe only the
distal tip of the transducer up to 2.5 cm (1 in) from the strain relief/housing joint with an
isopropyl alcohol solution. Do not use isopropyl alcohol on the strain relief/housing joint, the
strain relief, or the cable. Do not use isopropyl alcohol on TEE transducers, except for the
handle. Isopropyl alcohol can cause damage to these parts of the transducer. This damage is
not covered by the warranty or your service contract.
Transducer Care
Transducer Disinfection
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