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Transducer Care and Maintenance
3. Use water to rinse the distal tip and flexible shaft thoroughly.
CAUTION
Do not rinse or immerse the control housing, cable, or connector.
4. Disinfect the distal tip and flexible shaft by placing them in the appropriate dis-
infectant, as listed in Table 8-2.
– Do not bend the shaft into a circle with a diameter of less than
0.30 m (1 ft).
– Do not use bleach on any TEE transducer.
– Do not use strong solvents such as isopropyl alcohol, acetone, freon, and
other industrial cleaners on transducers.
– Do not soak the transducer for extended periods of time. Limit the time
that transducers are soaked in disinfectant solution to the minimum time
recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer.
– Do not rinse or immerse the connector or the portion of the cable near
the connector.
– Do not immerse or rinse the steering mechanism.
NOTE
Follow the recommendations of the disinfectant manufacturer.
5. Remove the tip and shaft from the disinfectant and thoroughly rinse with
water according to the instructions for use from the disinfectant manufac-
turer.
6. Check the transducer for any residual organic material. If any is present,
remove it and disinfect the transducer again.
7. Dry the distal tip and flexible shaft with a sterile cloth or pad, or allow it to air
dry.
8. Lightly wipe the steering mechanism of the handle only, with a pad moistened
with rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol).
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