2 Safety and Care
2 - 2 Instructions for Use
Caring for Transducers .................................................................................... 36
Methods for Cleaning and Disinfecting Transducers ................................... 38
Examples of Transducer Components ................................................. 39
Cleaning and Disinfecting Transducers ................................................ 42
Approved List of Cleaners .................................................................... 44
Approved List of Disinfectants .............................................................. 45
Sterilizing Transducers — 14L5 SP ............................................................. 46
Caring for Transducer Accessories ................................................................ 47
Transducer Sheaths .................................................................................... 47
Storage ................................................................................................. 47
Gel Pad........................................................................................................ 48
Storage ................................................................................................. 48
Needle Guide Bracket Kits........................................................................... 48
Storage and Transportation .................................................................. 48
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing Transducer Accessories .................. 49
Needle Guide Bracket Kits ................................................................... 49
Environmental Protection ................................................................................ 51
Product Recycling and Disposal .................................................................. 51
Hazardous Substances ........................................................................ 51
Caring for Batteries ...................................................................................... 51
Recycling Batteries ...................................................................................... 52
Disposing of the Packaging Materials .......................................................... 52
Disposing of Components and Accessories ................................................ 53
Energy Conservation ................................................................................... 53