Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 175
Troubleshooting
Cleaning and Disinfecting Transducer Cables
The transducer cable can be disinfected using a recommended wipe or immersion disinfectant.
Before disinfecting, orient the cable to ensure that the transducer and system do not get immersed.
To clean and disinfect the transducer cable using the 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, then wipe with a dry cloth.
5 Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the transducer cable, 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.
To clean and disinfect the transducer cable using the immersion method:
1 Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2 Remove any transducer sheath.
3 Clean the transducer cable 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.
4 Rinse with water or a wipe with water-dampened cloth, then wipe with a dry cloth.
5 Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the transducer cable, following disinfectant label
instructions for solution strengths and disinfectant contact duration.
6 Immerse the transducer cable into the disinfection solution.
7 Follow the instructions on the disinfectant label for the duration of the transducer cable
immersion.
8 Using the instructions on the disinfectant label, rinse the transducer cable, and then air dry or
towel dry with a clean cloth.
9 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 infection, if a pre-mixed disinfection solution is used, observe the solution
expiration date, and ensure that the date has not passed.
Caution: Attempting to disinfect a transducer cable using a method other than the one
included here can damage the transducer and void the warranty.
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