Philips iU22 - Disinfection of Transducers by Immersion (High-Level Disinfection)

Disinfection of Transducers by Immersion (High-Level
Disinfection)
This topic provides information about using the immersion method to disinfect
most transducers.
WARNINGS
• If a premixed disinfectant is used, be sure to observe the expiration date.
• If you use Cidex OPA Solution or other OPA-based disinfectants, residual
solution may remain on your transducers if you do not carefully follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Residual OPA on TEE transducers may cause
temporary staining of the mouth and lip area and irritation or chemical
burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.
• To minimize the effects from residual OPA, or any other disinfectant, Philips
recommends the following:
• Follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions very carefully. For
example, the manufacturer of Cidex OPA recommends soaking
transducers three times in fresh water.
• Use a protective transducer cover during endocavity and TEE studies.
• Use a sterile protective transducer cover with sterile ultrasound
transmission gel during intraoperative and biopsy studies.
• Limit the time that transducers are soaked in the disinfectant solution
to the minimum time recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer
(for example, the manufacturer of Cidex OPA recommends a minimum
of 12 minutes).
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