Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilization Precautions - Hitachi UST-676P Instruction Manual

1-2-4. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization precautions

Warning
Wear protective gloves and other protective gear during cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Handling of the probe and the puncture guide tube with your bare hands before disinfection or
sterilization can result in an infection.
After soaking in cleaning agents, thoroughly wash the probe and the puncture guide tube with
running water.
Residual cleaning agents can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
After soaking in a disinfectant, throughly wash the equipment with deionized water. Leavings of the
disinfectant can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Perform aeration completely after gas disinfection and sterilization.
Residual gas can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Do not clean, disinfect or sterilize using procedures other than those specified in this manual.
Infection could result due to incomplete cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. It can also result in
damage to the probe and the puncture guide tube or reduced performance. The probe, washing brush
and storage tray cannot withstand autoclave sterilization or boiling and other types of sterilization at
temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F).
For details on the usage conditions of chemicals and sterilization procedures, refer to the documentation
supplied with the respective chemical or sterilization equipment.
Infection could result due to incomplete disinfection or sterilization. This could also cause deterioration
of the probe and the puncture guide tube.
Caution
Do not immerse the probe in any liquids beyond the range of IPX7 shown in section 2-2 "Specifications".
Use when liquid has gotten inside the connector can result in a risk of electric shock to the operator
or patient. If liquid gets inside the connector, immediately stop use and contact one of our offices and/
or distributor's offices listed on the back cover.
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