Sonoscape S20 Plus User Manual

14 Probes and Biopsy
134 Basic User Manual
■ To Sterilize the Probe
You should sterilize the intraoperative, biopsy use or blood contacting probe after each use.
Perform the following steps:
1. Clean the probe.
For details, refer to Section 14.1.3 Cleaning the Probe.
2. Sterilize the probe as shown in Table 14-3 until the recommended soaking period expires.
Or select the recommended disinfectant (see Appendix D.3 Disinfectant) to sterilize the probe by following the
instruction provided by disinfectant’s manufacturer.
3. Rinse the probe with the running sterile water to remove the residual sterilant completely.
4. Dry the probe with a lint-free soft dry cloth.
Table 14-3 Recommended Method for Sterilization
Sterilant Manufacturer Active
Ingredients
Level for Active
Ingredient
Contact
Type
Contact Period
Cidex™ Activated
Dialdehyde
Solution
J&J Glutaraldehyde 2.4% Soak 10 hours
14.1.5 Disinfecting and Sterilizing the Probe Cable
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To avoid potential disease transmission, you should wear sterile medical gloves and protective goggles during
disinfection or serialization.
Do not immerse the probe cable in alcohol or isopropyl alcohol at any concentration for a long period of time.
Avoid any contact with iodine or phenols. Otherwise, it will accelerate the aging of the cable and decrease the
service time of the probe, or even result in cable damages.
■ Disinfection
Perform the following steps to disinfect the probe cable.
1. Use a lint-free soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water to wipe the probe cable.
2. Rinse the cable with fresh running water to completely remove the residual cleaner.
3. Perform the medium-level disinfection to the probe cable as shown in Table14-4.
4. Rinse the surfaces of the probe cable with fresh running water to completely remove the residual disinfectant.
5. Dry the probe cable with a lint-free soft dry cloth.
Table 14-4 Recommended Method for Medium-level Disinfection
Disinfectant Manufacturer Active Ingredients Level for Active
Ingredient
Contact
Type
Contact
Period
T-spray II Pharm. Inc. Quat.Ammonia / Spray/Wipe <10 minutes
T-spray Pharm. Inc. Quat.Ammonia / Spray/Wipe <10 minutes

Sonoscape S20 Plus Specifications

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Brand	Sonoscape
Model	S20 Plus
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English