Cleaning And Disinfecting Transducers - Siemens ACUSON Antares Instructions For Use Manual

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Cleaning and Disinfecting Transducers

WARNING: To avoid electrical shock and damage to the system, disconnect
the transducer prior to cleaning or disinfecting.
WARNING: Disinfectants and cleaning methods listed are recommended by
Siemens for compatibility with product materials, not for biological
effectiveness. Refer to disinfectant label instructions for guidance on
disinfection efficacy and appropriate clinical uses.
Caution: Do not sterilize transducers using hot steam, cold gas, or Ethylene
Oxide (EOG) methods. Before applying any other methods that might be
recommended by manufacturers of sterilization equipment, please contact your
Siemens representative.
Caution: To avoid damage to the transducer, observe the immersion levels
indicated for each transducer type. Do not immerse or allow the cable or
connector of a transducer to become wet.
Caution: The transducers have been designed and tested to be able to
withstand high-level disinfection as recommended by the manufacturers of
approved disinfectant products. Carefully follow the disinfectant manufacturer's
instructions. Do not immerse for more than one hour.
Caution: Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, organic solvents such as
benzene, isopropyl alcohol, or phenol-based substances, or cleaning agents
containing organic solvents to clean or disinfect transducers. These substances
can damage the transducers.
All transducers should be cleaned and disinfected prior to their use on each
patient. Endocavity and intraoperative transducers require high-level
disinfection prior to use.
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