Sonoscape S30 - Disinfecting and Sterilizing the Probe

126 Service Manual
11 System Maintenance
11.2.2 Disinfecting and Sterilizing the Probe
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Use the liquid disinfectant/sterilant that meets the local laws and regulations.
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If you use the recommended disinfectant/sterilant, ensure its level and the probe
soaking period meets the requirements. Otherwise, the probe could be damaged and
your warranty might be void. If you have other use or needs, ensure the level of
the make-up disinfectant and the probe soaking period are suitable for the intended
clinical application.
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Do not use the expired disinfectant/sterilant.
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Store the probe in a sterile environment, and mention its expiry date before use.
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Do not disinfect or sterilize the probe through autoclaving or contact with ethylene
oxide.
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Do not use thermal disinfection. Temperatures higher than 66°C or 150°F will
damage the probe.
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Not allow any disinfectant to be air-dried on the probe.
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Disinfection Levels
To choose an appropriate disinfectant/sterilant, you first must determine the required level of
disinfection, based on the probe classification.
Classication Denition
Level of
Disinfection
Application
Critical
Device enters otherwise sterile tissue
(intraoperative applications)
Sterilization
Intraoperative
probe
Semi-critical
Device contacts mucous membranes
(intracavity applications)
High
(tuberculocial)
Endocavitary
probe
Noncritical Device contacts intact skin
Intermediate or
low
Body surface probe
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Soaking Requirements
Do not immerse the probe beyond its junction line.
NOTE:
Disinfectants listed in this manual are recommended because of their chemical compatibility
with product materials, not their biological effectiveness. For the biological effectiveness of a
disinfectant, refer to the guidelines and recommendations of the disinfectant manufacturer,
Association for Practitioners in Infection Control, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and U.S.
Centers for Disease Control.