S6 Portable Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
Service Manual
11.4 Cleaning and Disinfecting Probes
Warning!
• Disconnect the probe from the host before cleaning or
disinfecting.
• When cleaning or disinfecting the probe, do not immerse
it beyond the binding line.
11.4.1 Cleaning Probes
1. Clean the probe with soft cloth and potable water after use.
2. If the probe surface carries too much residue, remove all visible residue
with wet cloth soaked in mild soap water. Remove all soap water
residue with damp cloth soaked in potable water.
3. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.
Warning!
DO NOT use solutions containing alcohol for clean-
ing/disinfecting probes.
11.4.2 Disinfecting Probes
1. The probe must be disinfected with liquid chemical germicides that
are FDA cleared, such as CIDEX. Prepare, store, use and dispose the
germicide solution according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Immerse the probe head into the germicide for a time interval longer
than 20 minutes but less than 1 hour. The immersion level should
below the binding line.
3. After removing the probe from the germicide, rinse it thoroughly with
clean, potable water to remove all visible germicide. Dry the probe
with a soft cloth.
Attention!
DO NOT use high pressure steam to disinfect the probe.
DO NOT apply solutions contain ethyl oxides on the probe.
DO NOT use thermal disinfection! Exposing the probe at tem-
peratures higher than 66
○
C /150
○
F will damage the probe.
DO NOT immerse the probe beyond the binding line.
Refer to the probe operation manual for more probe-specific instructions.
P/N: 4720-0034-01A
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