11 Transducer Care
This section contains information on cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing
transducers compatible with your system, as well as cleaning and disinfecting
system surfaces. This section also lists the ultrasound gels that are safe to use
with the transducers compatible with your system.
These instructions are intended to assist in effective cleaning, disinfection, and
sterilization. In addition, these instructions will help avoid damage, which could
void your warranty, during cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and gel use.
Transducer Care Safety
Observe the following warnings and cautions when using disinfectants and gels.
More specific warnings and cautions are included within the various procedures
in this section and on the labels of the cleaning or disinfection solutions.
WARNINGS
• Disinfectants listed in "Disinfectants and Cleaning Solutions Compatibility
Table" on page 322 are recommended because of their chemical
compatibility with product materials, not their biological effectiveness.
For the biological effectiveness of a disinfectant, see the guidelines and
recommendations of the disinfectant manufacturer, the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
• 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 disinfection requirements, see "Choosing a Disinfectant"
on page 301. Also, 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.
• Sterile transducer covers with sterile ultrasound transmission gel are
required for intraoperative and biopsy procedures, and protective covers
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