Transducer Care and Maintenance
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9. Hang the transducer on a wall-mounted rack and let it air dry.
CAUTION
The transducer steering mechanism is not sealed. If disinfectant or other fluid
enters the steering mechanism, it will corrode the gears and electrical connec-
tions. Avoidable transducer damage is not covered by the warranty or service
contract.
CAUTION
Never sterilize the transducer with autoclave, ultraviolet, gamma radiation, gas,
steam, or heat sterilization techniques. Severe damage will result. Avoidable trans-
ducer damage is not covered by the warranty or service contract.
Disinfecting Intraoperative Transducers by Immersion
For transducers used in intraoperative procedures, high-level disinfection by
immersion and the use of a sterile transducer cover and sterile ultrasound trans-
mission gel is an accepted method of infection control.
Use the disinfection method described in this section for the L15-7io transducer.
WARNING
Intraoperative transducers used in animal studies should not be used on humans.
Transducer disinfection procedures for cross-usage between animals and humans
have not been validated.
➤ To disinfect intraoperative transducers by immersion
1. Clean the transducer according to the “General Cleaning Procedures for All
Transducers” on page 162.
2. Mix the disinfection solution compatible with your transducer (see Table 8-2)
according to label instructions for solution strength. A disinfectant listed in
Table 8-2 with the footnote “FDA 510(k) cleared” is recommended in the U.S.
3. Immerse the transducer into the appropriate disinfectant for your transducer
as shown in Figure 8-3. Follow the instructions on the disinfectant label for
the duration of transducer immersion. Do not immerse transducers longer
than the minimum time needed for your level of disinfection. For information
on the levels of disinfection requirements, see Table 8-1.
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