User's Manual

Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducer
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2. Prohibit infiltration of any type of liquid into the device or the transducer.
3. Do not sterilize the transducer using techniques such as autoclave, ultraviolet, gamma
radiation, gas, steam, or heat. Severe damage May result.
4. Use only ultrasound coupling gel that complies with local regulations.
5. Do not immerse the AC adapter and connector of the transducer into solutions.
Transducers can be submerged to, but not including, the strain relief of the transducer
array. Do not immerse or soak any part of a transducer in any cleaning material not
listed in the recommended list of disinfectant.
6. Use the Cidex OPA immersion method to disinfect the endocavity transducer.
7. Only non-immersion method can be used with solution of ethanol or isopropanol. The
solution concentration should not exceed the value provided above.
8. The immersion time should not exceed the time that is specified by the disinfectant
manufacturer.
9. Patient contact area should be immersed into the solution while using the immersion
method, but should not exceed the depth shown in figure 6-2.
Proper Use of Transducers
In order to extend the service life and to obtain optimum performance of the transducer, please
operate as follows:
Inspect AC adapter, socket and acoustical window of the transducer periodically.
Shut down the machine before connecting or disconnecting the transducer.
Do not drop the transducer onto the floor or collide with hard objects. Otherwise it will be
damaged easily.
Do not heat the transducer.
Do not pull or bend the transducer cable.
Coupling gel can only be used on the head of the transducer, and it should be wiped off after use.
Clean and disinfect the transducer after every use.
The acoustical window and the shell of the transducer should be examined frequently.
CAUTION
1. Do not disinfect or clean transducers under high temperature, and the temperature
should be below 45°C.
2. In order to avoid damaging the device, the disinfection method is limited to regular
maintenance of devices in hospitals. Disinfecting instruments should be cleaned first.