User's Manual

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 41
Troubleshooting
4 Mixthedisinfectantsolutioncompatiblewiththesystem,followingdisinfectantlabel
instructionsforsolutionstrengthsanddisinfectantcontactduration.
5 Wipesurfaceswiththedisinfectantsolution.
6 Airdryortoweldrywithacleancloth.
Cleaning and disinfecting transducers
Todisinfectthetransduceranditscable,usetheimmersionmethodorthewipemethod.
Immersibletransducerscanbedisinfectedonlyiftheproductlabelingindicatestheycanbe
usedwithanimmersionmethod.
SeeTable 1,“DisinfectantsCompatiblewithSystemandTransducers”onpage 44.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock, before cleaning, disconnect the transducer from the
system.
To avoid injury, always use protective eyewear and gloves when performing
cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
To avoid infection, ensure that the solution expiration date has not passed.
To avoid infection, the level of disinfection required for a transducer is dictated by
the type of tissue it contacts during use. Ensure that the solution strength and
duration of contact are appropriate for the equipment. SonoSite tests products for
compatibility of materials only. SonoSite does not test for biological effectiveness.
For information, see the disinfectant label instructions and the recommendations of
the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and
FDA.
Caution:
Transducers must be cleaned after every use. Cleaning transducers is necessary prior
to effective disinfection. Ensure that you follow the manufacturer's instructions
when using disinfectants.
Do not use a surgeon's brush when cleaning transducers. Even the use of soft
brushes can damage a transducer. Use a soft cloth.
Using a non-recommended cleaning or disinfection solution, incorrect solution
strength, or immersing a transducer deeper or for a longer period of time than
recommended can damage or discolor the transducer and void the transducer
warranty.
Do not allow cleaning solution or disinfectant into the transducer connector.
Do not allow disinfectant to contact metal surfaces. Use a soft cloth lightly
dampened in a mild soap or compatible cleaning solution to remove any
disinfectant that remains on metal surfaces.
Attempting to disinfect a transducer or transducer cable using a method other than
the one included here can damage the transducer and void the warranty.