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Transducer Care and Maintenance
Disinfectant Types
WARNING
The level of disinfection required for a device is dictated by the type of tissue it
will contact during use. Ensure the disinfectant type is appropriate for the type of
transducer and the transducer application. For information on the levels of disin-
fection requirements, see Table 8-1. For more information, see the disinfectant
label instructions and the recommendations of the Association for Professionals
in Infection Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control.
CAUTION
If you use an alcohol solution for disinfection, ensure the solution is only 70% iso-
propyl alcohol or less. Solutions of more than 70% isopropyl alcohol can cause
product damage. Do not use isopropyl alcohol on the transducer’s strain relief or
cable, or on TEE transducers (except the handle).
See page 161 through page 176 for standard industry recommendations on disin-
fection, for information that can help you choose an appropriate disinfectant for
the required level of disinfection, and for transducer-specific instructions.
Factors Affecting Disinfectant Efficiency
The following factors will affect the efficiency of a disinfectant solution:
• Duration of exposure
• Age of the solution
•Concentration and potency of the disinfectant
• Quantity and location of the contamination
• Resistance of the contaminate
•Organic matter on the item to be disinfected