Chapter 5: Cleaning and Disinfecting 49
Chapter 5: Cleaning and Disinfecting
Universal Precautions
SonoSite recommends that personnel who have regular exposure to medical devices returned for service practice
“universal precautions.” Universal precautions are an approach to infection control. Those servicing this product
should follow the prescribed standards for their area.
Receipt of Suspected Contaminated Materials
SonoSite recommends that personnel who have regular exposure to medical devices returned for service practice
“universal precautions.” Universal precautions are an approach to infection control. Those servicing this product
should follow the prescribed standards for their area.
If visual inspection suggests possible contamination when opening a product returned for service, take proper
steps to contain the contamination. Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, masks, and
gowns) when opening or examining a suspect package.
Before transfer to a service area, label the suspect package “contaminated” and seal it to prevent exposure.
Discard any packing materials removed from a package suspected of contamination in a biohazard container.
Discard any contaminated materials received with the product in an appropriate biohazard container.
Contaminated materials may include biohazardous waste and sharps.
Maintain a disinfecting agent in case any work surface is contaminated. The recommended agent is 0.5% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach) solution. To prepare the agent, mix one part household bleach (5.25% - 6% sodium
hypochlorite) to nine parts water. Spray or wipe the solution onto the work surface and allow to air dry.
Please use these recommendations when cleaning or disinfecting your ultrasound system, transducers, and
accessories. This chapter assists in effective cleaning and disinfection, but it is also intended to protect the system
and transducers against damage during cleaning or disinfection.
For more information about cleaning or disinfecting solutions or ultrasound gels for the transducer, call SonoSite
technical support or your local representative. For information about a specific product, call the product
manufacturer.
Recommended Disinfectants
For a list of disinfectants recommended for use on the system and transducers, see the MicroMaxx Ultrasound
System User Guide.
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