10 Probes and Biopsy Brackets
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10.1.3 Cleaning the Probe
To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the probe from the system before cleaning.
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To avoid potential disease transmission, you should wear sterile medical gloves and
protective goggles while cleaning.
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Do not use the cleaner that contains sodium sulfate and/or sodium hypochlorite to
clean the probe. Otherwise, the probe may be damaged.
To avoid probe damages, do not bump the probe on hard surfaces.
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Use only the cleaner recommended by the manufacturer to clean the probe. Otherwise,
the probe may be damaged.
You should clean the probe before and after each use. Probe cleaning is an essential step of
the disinfection and sterilization.
Perform the following steps to clean the probe.
1. Remove the coupling gel from the probe surface after exam.
2. Disconnect the probe from the system and remove the probe sheath and biopsy
bracket from the probe.
3. Use a lint-free soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water or the recommended
cleaner (see Appendix D.2 Cleaner) to wipe the probe.
If there are dried stains on the surface or in the grooves of the probe, remove them by
a brush dampened with an enzymatic clearer.
4. Rinse the surfaces of the probe with the fresh running water to completely remove any
residual cleaner.
5. Dry the probe with a lint-free soft dry cloth.
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