2 S a f e t y a n d Care
[ 1 ] I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R U S E 2 - 27
To clean and disinfect a transducer:
1. Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2. Moisten a clean gauze pad with water and wipe the transducer to
remove any gel or particles remaining on the transducer. If water is not
effective, you may use an enzymatic cleaner.
3. Carefully wipe the entire transducer, including the cable and connector.
4. To disinfect the transducer, take care to keep the cable strain relief and
connector of the transducer dry while immersing the transducer in an
approved disinfectant to the level indicated in the following illustration.
5. Carefully follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions.
6. After cleaning or disinfecting, use a clean cloth to dry the transducer.
To high-level disinfect a transducer:
1. Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2. Thoroughly clean, rinse, and dry the transducer.
3. Take care to keep the cable strain relief and connector of the transducer
dry while immersing the transducer in an approved disinfectant to the
level indicated in the following illustration.
4. Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for high-level disinfection.
5. After high-level disinfecting, use a clean cloth to dry the transducer.
[2] Instructions for Use
Transesophageal
(MPT7-4)
transducers Ch C3
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