Transducers and Biopsy
12-10
Quaternary Ammoniums based disinfectant:
Chemical Name Manufacturer Trade
Name
Procedures
Quaternary
Ammoniums
Ecolab Inc. Ster-Bac Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Peroxyacetic Acid -based disinfectant:
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Minncare
Cold
Sterilant
22% Hydrogen
Peroxide
4.5% Peroxyacetic Acid
Please refer to the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the solution for details.
z Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning
concentration of the disinfectant solution, method of disinfection and dilution and
cautions during use.
z DO NOT soak the transducer connector or the cable near it into water or any
solution.
z Soak the transducer into the disinfectant solution for the shortest time the
manufacturer recommends (for example, the shortest time recommended by the
manufacturer for soaking Cidex OPA is 12 minutes).
z Follow local regulations when selecting and using the disinfectant.
3. Rinse the transducer with plenty of sterile water (about 2 gallons) for at least 1 minute to
remove all chemical residues on it. Or, follow the rinsing method recommended by the
disinfectant manufacturer to rinse the transducer.
4. Wipe off the water on the transducer with sterile cloth or gauze after rinsing it. DO NOT
dry the transducer by heating.
(For general transducer)
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