SonoSite S-Cath - Cleaning and Disinfecting Transducers

58 Maintenance
4 Mixthe disinfectantsolutioncompatiblewith
thesystem,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.
Cleaning and disinfecting transducers
Todisinfectthetransduceranditscable,usethe
immersionmethodorthewipemethod.
Immersibletransducerscanbedisinfectedonlyif
theproductlabelingindicatestheycanbeused
withanimmersionmethod.
SeeTable 1,“DisinfectantCompatibilitywith
SystemandTransducers”onpage 60.
To clean and disinfect a transducer
(wipe method)
1 Disconnectthetransducerfromthesystem.
2 Removeanytransducersheath.
3 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.
4 Rinsewithwaterorwipewith

water‐dampenedcloth,andthenwipewitha
drycloth.
5 Mixthedisinfectantsolutioncompatiblewith
thetransducer,followingdisinfectantlabel
instructionsforsolutionstrengthsand
disinfectantcontactduration.
6 Wipesurfaceswiththedisinfectantsolution.
7 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.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock, before
cleaning, disconnect the transducer
from the system.
To avoid injury, always use
protective eyewear and gloves
when performing cleaning and
disinfecting procedures.
Caution:
Transducers must be cleaned after
every use. Cleaning transducers is
necessary prior to effective
disinfection. Ensure that you follow
the manufacturer's instructions
when using disinfectants.
Do not use a surgeon's brush when
cleaning transducers. Even the use
of soft brushes can damage a
transducer. Use a soft cloth.
Using a non-recommended
cleaning or disinfection solution,
using incorrect solution strength, or
immersing a transducer deeper or
for a longer period of time than
recommended can damage or
discolor the transducer and void
the transducer warranty.
Do not allow cleaning solution or
disinfectant into the transducer
connector.
Do not allow disinfectant to contact
metal surfaces. Use a soft cloth
lightly dampened in a mild soap or
compatible cleaning solution to
remove any disinfectant that
remains on metal surfaces.
Attempting to disinfect a
transducer or transducer cable
using a method other than the one
included here can damage the
transducer and void the warranty.