Upon receiving your new transducer, disinfect it before performing the first
study. Clean and disinfect the transducer immediately after each use to protect
patients and personnel from a variety of pathogens. Establish and clearly post a
cleaning procedure that includes the following steps.
Before performing this procedure, read the warnings and cautions in "Disinfection
of Transducers by Immersion (High-Level Disinfection)" on page 309.
Methods for disinfecting transesophageal (TEE) and non-TEE transducers differ.
For non-TEE transducers, see "Disinfecting Transducers by Immersion" on page
310.
CAUTIONS
• Never sterilize the transducer with autoclave, ultraviolet, gamma radiation,
gas, steam, or heat sterilization techniques. Severe damage will result.
Avoidable transducer damage is not covered by the warranty or service
contract.
• Do not bend the shaft into a circle with a diameter of less than 0.30 m (1 ft).
• Do not use bleach on the transducer and shaft.
• Do not use isopropyl alcohol-based products on the transducer and shaft.
• 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 control housing, cable, connector, or the
portion of the cable near the connector.
• Do not immerse or rinse the steering mechanism.
• Follow the recommendations of the disinfectant manufacturer.
• The transducer steering mechanism is not sealed. If disinfectant or other
fluid enters the steering mechanism, it will corrode the gears and electrical
connections. Avoidable transducer damage is not covered by the warranty
or service contract.
1. Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2. Do either of the following to remove all organic matter and other residue:
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