Precautions – TEE Transducer
TEE: Perform an electrical leakage test prior to each use of the transducer. See the TEE
Maintenance Guide or the TEE Leakage Test Quick Reference Guide for details.
TEE: Examine the transducer prior to each use. See the TEE Maintenance Guide or the TEE Quick
Reference Guide (K90056) for details.
TEE: Clean and disinfect after each use.
TEE: Always use a bite guard.
TEE: Always use single-use probe sheath.
TEE: Ensure articulation locks are disengaged and straighten mechanism during device insertion or
extraction from patient.
TEE: Remove the transducer from the patient prior to defibrillation.
TEE: Handle with care, very delicate instrument.
TEE: Do not store the disinfected transducer in the carrying case. Only use the case for
transportation.
TEE transducer is a delicate medical instrument, handle with care.
The multiplane TEE probe is a precision instrument, which must be handled with care. It may be
damaged when dropped or abused. In particular, do not allow the ultrasonic window in the tip to
come into contact with a sharp object. Do not touch this window unnecessarily. Never exert force
onto the acoustic window.
The transducer connector is not watertight, and should always be kept dry. The control handle,
although spray-watertight, should not be immersed.
This equipment contains no operator serviceable components. To prevent electric shock, do not
remove any covers or panels.
Never manually deflect the distal tip of the probe; use only the deflection control wheels.
Do not kink, tightly coil, or apply excessive force on the probe cable or shaft. Insulation failure may
result.
Under normal conditions at full acoustic power the temperature of the tip does not exceed 43°C. Be
sure to check at least monthly that the temperature increase of the tip is within limits:
Connect the probe to the Ultrasound system.
Adjust the acoustic power to the highest value possible.
Select Color Doppler mode.
Wait for 2 minutes.
Feel at the distal end of the probe if there is a temperature increase that could be harmful for the
patient.
When a brush is used for cleaning the transducer, use only a soft brush; coarse/stiff-bristle brushes
may cause transducer damage
Keep the control handle and transducer connector out of any cleaning or disinfection solutions. The
control handle and cable may be cleaned with a damp cloth, but only the distal end of the probe up to
the 100cm marker on the shaft may be placed into a disinfection solution.
During immersion disinfection, never immerse the transducers longer than 45 minutes. Damage may
occur to the transducer housing and/or components if disinfection times exceed these recommended
limits.
Precautions – Panoramic Imaging
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