Probes and Biopsy
18-18
Manufacturer Trade Name Procedures Type
Minntech
Corporation
Minncare® Cold
Sterilant
Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer
of the solution for details.
Solution
* denotes if the disinfectant is not applicable for following probes: 10L4s
** denotes if the disinfectant is not applicable for following probes: 10L4s
*** denotes if the disinfectant is not applicable for following probes: 6CV1s
The probe C5-2s only uses the disinfectant PROTEX
TM
and CIDEX OPA.
Sterilization
For intra-operative probes (7LT4s), they have to be sterilized after completing each
examination.
1. Wear sterile gloves to prevent infection.
2. Clean the probe before sterilizing it. MINDRAY recommends the following solutions to
sterilize the probe.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Peroxyacetic Acid -based sterilization solution
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Minncare
®
Cold
Sterilant
22% Hydrogen
Peroxide
4.5% Peroxyacetic
Acid
Dilute the sterilant with sterilized purified
water (1:20).
Immersed time: 11 hours.
Temperature: 20℃-25℃.
Please refer to the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the solution for details.
Before safety and performance is affected, probe 7LT4s can be sterilized by Minncare
COLD STERILANT for at least 135 times (11 hours for one time).
Glutaraldehyde-based sterilization solution
Trade Name Chemical Name Procedures
Cidex Activated
Glutaraldehyde Solution
2.2-2.7%
Glutaraldehyde
Soak the transducer into the activated
solution for 10 hours (
20-25℃)
Please refer to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the
solution for details.
Before safety and performance is affected, probe 7LT4s can be sterilized by Cidex
Activated Glutaraldehyde Solution for at least 217 times (10 hours for one time).
z Refer to the instructions provided by the chemical manufacturer concerning
concentration of the sterilization solution, method of sterilization and dilution and
cautions during use.
z Do not soak the probe connector or the cable near it into water or any solution.
z Follow local regulations when selecting and using the sterilization solution.
3. Rinse the probe 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
sterilization solution manufacturer to rinse the probe.
4. Wipe off the water on the probe with sterile cloth or gauze after rinsing it. Do not dry
the probe by heating.
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