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8 Transducer Care and Maintenance
This section contains information on the general care, handling, cleaning, and
storing of Philips transducers for the ultrasound system.
This section contains the latest cleaning and disinfection information for all sup-
ported transducers as of the date of this publication. It is important, however, that
you periodically check the following Philips Web site for the very latest cleaning
and disinfection guidelines for all supported transducers:
www.medical.philips.com/transducercare
Handling Transducers
Although a transducer is designed for durability, use care when handling it. Drop-
ping or banging the transducer can damage the acoustic lens and piezoelectric
crystals. Cuts in the transducer cable or cracks in the housing can destroy the
electrical safety features of the transducers. This damage is not covered by the
warranty or your service contract.
When you are not using the transducer, place it in the transducer holder located
on the side of your system to assure safe, convenient storage. For more informa-
tion on storing transducers, see “Storing Transducers” on page 157.
CAUTION
When you are shaking an ultrasound gel bottle, be careful not to hit the trans-
ducer face with the tip of the bottle. Striking the transducer face with a hard
object can damage the transducer. This damage is not covered by the warranty or
your service contract.
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