User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- S Series Ultrasound System User Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Chapter 2: System Setup
- Chapter 3: Imaging
- Chapter 4: Measurements
- Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Chapter 6: Safety
- Ergonomic safety
- Electrical safety classification
- Electrical safety
- Equipment safety
- Battery safety
- Clinical safety
- Electromagnetic compatibility
- ALARA principle
- Acoustic artifacts
- Guidelines for reducing MI and TI
- Output display
- Transducer surface temperature rise
- Acoustic output measurement
- Acoustic output tables
- Labeling symbols
- Chapter 7: Specifications
- Glossary
- Index
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 39
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Usetherecommendationsinthissectionwhencleaningordisinfectingyourultrasound
system,transducer,andaccessories.Usethecleaningrecommendationsintheperipheral
manufacturer’sinstructions whencleaningordisinfectingyourperipherals.
Noperiodicorpreventivemaintenanceisrequiredforthesystem,transducer,oraccessories
otherthancleaninganddisinfectingthetransducer
aftereveryuse.(See“Cleaningand
disinfectingtransducers”onpage 41.)Therearenointernalcomponentsthatrequireperiodic
testingorcalibration.Allmaintenancerequirementsaredescribedinthischapterandinthe
ultrasoundsystemservicemanual.Performingmaintenanceproceduresnotdescribedinthe
userguideorservicemanualmayvoidthe
productwarranty.
ContactSonoSiteTechnicalSupportforanymaintenancequestions.(See“SonoSiteTechnical
Support”onpage viii.)
WARNING:
Disinfectants and cleaning methods listed are recommended by SonoSite for
compatibility with product materials, not for biological effectiveness. Refer to the
disinfectant label instructions for guidance on disinfection efficacy and appropriate
clinical uses.
The level of disinfection required for a device is dictated by the type of tissue it will
contact during use. To avoid infection, ensure that the disinfectant type is
appropriate for the equipment. For information, see the disinfectant label
instructions and the recommendations of the Association for Professionals in
Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
To prevent contamination, the use of sterile transducer sheaths and sterile coupling
gel is recommended for clinical applications of an invasive or surgical nature. Do not
apply the transducer sheath and gel until you are ready to perform the procedure.
Caution:
Some transducer sheaths contain natural rubber latex and talc, which can cause
allergic reactions in some individuals. Refer to 21 CFR 801.437, User labeling for
devices that contain natural rubber.