USG-400
Care, Storage, and Disposal 4-2 ISSUE1
1 Care
WARNING
After wiping the ultrasonic generator with liquid-moistened
gauze, allow it to dry completely before use. Otherwise, an
electric shock hazard may result.
Be sure to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
during maintenance. Otherwise, any patient blood and/or
body fluids that may have contaminated the ultrasonic
generator may cause infection. Personal protective
equipment includes goggles, facemask, waterproof gear and
chemical-resistant waterproof gloves.
Do not spray a chemical such as disinfecting alcohol directly
on the ultrasonic generator. Otherwise, the chemical
penetrating it through the ventilation openings may cause a
failure or malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not clean the THUNDERBEAT/SONICBEAT sockets,
other sockets and the AC power socket. Otherwise,
deformation or corrosion of the contacts may cause contact
failure as well as a malfunction of the ultrasonic generator
and accessories.
Do not soak the ultrasonic generator in water or sterilize it
with autoclaving or gas. Otherwise, a malfunction of the
ultrasonic generator may result.
Do not wipe the exterior with an abrasive cloth, etc.
Otherwise, the exterior surface will be scratched.
After using the ultrasonic generator, immediately clean it using the following steps. If cleaning is delayed, the
organic dirt may solidify and become difficult to remove. Clean the ultrasonic generator periodically.
1. Turning the ultrasonic generator OFF
When using the THUNDERBEAT, turn the ultrasonic generator OFF first,
then turn OFF the compatible electrosurgical generator.
The switch is no longer illuminated.
The touch panel is no longer illuminated.
The push button is no longer illuminated.
2. Removing the THUNDERBEAT and/or SONICBEAT and communication
cables
Disconnect the THUNDERBEAT and/or SONICBEAT and communication
cables from this ultrasonic generator.
3. Unplugging the power cord
Unplug the power cord from the hospital-grade power outlet.
4. Cleaning
Remove dirt, dust and stains from the ultrasonic generator and disinfect its
surface using gauze moistened with disinfecting alcohol.
If blood and/or bodily fluids contaminate the ultrasonic generator,
remove them using gauze moistened with a neutral detergent solution.
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