62 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
To clean and disinfect the transducer using the wipe method:
1 Remove any transducer sheath.
2 Clean the surface using a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or detergent cleaning
solution to remove any particulate matter or body fluids.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the surface.
3 Rinse with water or wipe with water-dampened cloth, then wipe with a dry cloth.
4 Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the transducer, following disinfectant label
instructions for solution strengths and disinfectant contact duration.
5 Wipe surfaces with the disinfectant solution.
6 Air dry or towel dry with a clean cloth.
7 Examine the transducer and cable for damage such as cracks, splitting, or fluid leaks.
If damage is evident, discontinue use of the transducer, and contact SonoSite or your local
representative.
To clean and disinfect a transducer using the immersion method:
1 Remove any transducer sheath.
2 Clean the surface using a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or compatible cleaning
solution to remove any particulate matter or body fluids.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the surface.
3 Rinse with water or a wipe with water-dampened cloth, then wipe with a dry cloth.
4 Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the transducer, following disinfectant label
instructions for solution strengths and disinfectant contact duration.
5 Immerse the transducer into the disinfection solution not more than 12-18 inches (31-46 cm)
from the point where the cable enters the transducer.
6 Follow the instructions on the disinfectant label for the duration of the transducer immersion.
7 Using the instructions on the disinfectant label, rinse to the point of the previous immersion,
and then air dry or towel dry with a clean cloth.
8 Examine the transducer and cable for damage such as cracks, splitting, or fluid leaks. If damage
is evident, discontinue use of the transducer, and contact SonoSite or your local representative.
Sterilizable Transducers
The only method of sterilizing SonoSite transducers is liquid sterilants. See Table 2, “Disinfectant
Compatibility with iLook System and Transducer” on page 65.
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