Transducer Care and Maintenance
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• Wrap the case in plastic material containing air pockets (bubble wrap), and
pack the wrapped case in a cardboard carton.
• To avoid damaging the shaft or steering mechanism of TEE transducers, do not
bend or coil the flexible shaft of the transducer in less than a 0.30-m (1-ft)
diameter circle.
Daily and Long-Term Storage
Follow these guidelines to protect your transducer:
• Always store transducers in the transducer holders on the side of your sys-
tem or on a securely mounted wall rack when you are not using them.
• Make sure the transducer holders are clean before storing transducers. For
details on cleaning the system, see “Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing
Transducers” on page 161.
• Avoid storing transducers in areas of temperature extremes or in direct sun-
light.
• Store transducers separately from other instruments to avoid inadvertent
transducer damage.
• When storing transducers, use the cable-management clips to secure the
transducer cable.
• Before storing transducers, make sure they are thoroughly dry.
• For TEE transducers, be sure the distal tip is straight and protected before
storing the transducer.
• Never store a TEE transducer in the carrying case, except to transport it.
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