6 Transesophageal Transducer
6 - 32 Instructions for Use
To clean the transesophageal transducer:
1. Disconnect and remove the transducer from the ultrasound system.
2. While wearing protective gloves, remove the transducer sheath, if any. Dispose of the
transducer sheath according to local, state, and regional laws and regulations for
biohazardous waste.
3. Clean the distal tip and flexible shaft of the transducer.
– (V5Ms only) Clean the distal tip and flexible shaft with gauze pads that have been
soaked in an approved cleaner or immerse the tip and shaft up to the 100-cm mark in
an approved cleaner.
See also: For a list of approved cleaners, refer to p. 6-30.
– (V7M only) Clean the distal tip and flexible shaft with gauze pads soaked in mild soapy
lukewarm tap water (below 26°C).
4. Use clean gauze pads to wipe the parts of the transducer that cannot be immersed,
including the cable, handle, articulation controls, and connector. Avoid touching the
electrical components on the connector.
– (V5Ms only) Dip gauze pads in a mild, soapy solution.
– (V7M only) Dampen gauze pads with tap water.
5. Rinse the distal tip and flexible shaft of the transducer.
– (V5Ms only) Rinse the distal tip and flexible shaft up to the 100-cm mark with warm tap
water.
– (V7M only) Rinse the distal tip and flexible shaft up to the 70-cm mark with lukewarm
tap water (below 26°C).
6. (V5Ms only) Clean the transducer handle with a pad moistened in 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Do not use ethanol.
7. Disinfect the transducer.
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