Transducer Maintenance
Transducers require proper care, cleaning, and handling. Reasonable care includes
inspection, cleaning, and disinfection or sterilization, as necessary.
Inspect the transducer cable, case, and lens before each use. Check for cracks
or other damage that jeopardizes the integrity of the transducer. Report any
damage to your Philips Ultrasound customer service representative, and
discontinue use of the transducer.
For all information on transducer cleaning and disinfection and the use of acoustic
coupling gels, see the "Transducer Care" section.
CAUTION
Some ultrasound coupling gels, as well as some solutions for precleaning,
disinfecting, and sterilizing can damage a transducer. Before using a gel or solution
on a transducer, see "Transducer Care". You can also call Philips at 800-722-9377
(North America), or call your local Philips Ultrasound representative (outside
North America).
Information on compatible disinfectants is available on the Philips Ultrasound
Transducer Care website:
www.healthcare.philips.com/us/products/ultrasound/transducers/transducer_care/
If you encounter poor image quality or transducer problems, see
"Troubleshooting" on page 340.
Printer Maintenance
WARNINGS
Before performing any maintenance on a device, always disconnect it from the
source of power by using either of the following methods:
• If the device is internal to the system, disconnect the system from the wall
outlet.
• If the device is external to the system, disconnect the device from the wall
outlet.
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