Philips Lumify - 8 Transducer Care; Transducer Care and Operator Safety

Transducer Care and Operator Safety Transducer Care
Lumify Ultrasound System 125
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Transducer Care
All Philips transducers require proper care, cleaning, and handling. This section contains
information and instructions to help you effectively clean, disinfect, and sterilize the
transducers that are compatible with your Philips ultrasound system. Additionally, these
instructions help avoid damage during cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, which could void
your warranty.
Reasonable care includes inspection, cleaning, and disinfection or sterilization, as necessary.
Transducers must be cleaned after each use. Inspect all parts of the transducer carefully before
each use. Check for cracks or other damage that jeopardizes the integrity of the transducer.
Report any damage to your Philips representative, and discontinue use of the transducer.
The Lumify system does not support transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) transducers, so
the care and cleaning information provided is specific to non-TEE transducers.
For information on the gels that are compatible with your system's transducers, see
“Ultrasound Transmission Gels” on page 121.
Transducer Care and Operator Safety
Observe the following warnings and cautions during all cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
procedures and when using disinfectants. More specific warnings and cautions are included
within the care and cleaning procedures and on the labels of the cleaning or disinfection
solutions.
WARNING
Always use protective eyewear and gloves when cleaning and disinfecting any equipment.
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