Probe Cleaning, After Each Use; Probe Immersion Levels; Probe Disinfection, After Each Use; Probe Disinfection Agents - GE Medical Systems LOGIQ 7 Quick Manual

LOGIQ 7 Quick Guide

Probe Cleaning, After Each Use

1. Disconnect probe from ultrasound console and
remove all coupling gel from probe by wiping
with a soft cloth and rinsing with flowing water.
2. Wash the probe with mild soap in lukewarm
water. Scrub the probe as needed using a soft
sponge, gauze, or cloth to remove all visible
residue from the probe surface. Prolonged
soaking or scrubbing with a soft bristle brush
(such as a toothbrush) may be necessary if
material has dried onto the probe surface.
3. Rinse the probe with enough clean potable
water to remove all visible soap residue.
4. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.

Probe Disinfection, After Each Use

1. Prepare the germicide solution according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Be sure to follow all
precautions for storage, use and disposal.
2. Place the cleaned and dried probe in contact
with the germicide for the time specified by the
germicide manufacturer. High-level disinfection
is recommended for surface probes and is
required for endocavitary and intraoperative
probes (follow the germicide manufacturer's
recommended time).
Probes for neuro surgical intra-operative use
must NOT be sterilized with liquid chemical
sterilants because of the possibility of neuro
toxic residues remaining on the probe.
Neurological procedures must be done with the
use of legally marketed, sterile, pyrogen free
probe sheaths.
3. After removing from the germicide, rinse the
probe following the germicide manufacturer's
rinsing instructions. Flush all visible germicide
residue from the probe and allow to air dry.
Direction 2291859-100 Rev. 1

Probe Immersion Levels

M7C
3C
3.5C
5C
7L
M12L
10L
3S
10S
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1. Fluid Level
2. Aperture
3. Contact face within patient environment

Probe Disinfection Agents

The following high level disinfectant agents have
E8C
been approved for use with all probes:
i12L
• Cidex OPA
• Cidex
Cidex Plus has been approved for the 8C probe.
Sporox II high level disinfectant has been approved
for the 7L, 10L, 12L, 4S, 8C, and E8C probes.
Pera Safe high level disinfectant has been
approved for the 7L, 10L, 12L, M7C, M12L, and
E8C probes.
P2D
P6D
The following low level disinfect agents have been
approved for use with all probes:
• Ster Bac Blu
• Sani-Cloth HB (Wipes)
T-Spray and T-Spray II low level disinfectant has
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been approved for the 7L, 10L, 12L, M7C, M12L,
4S, and E8C probes.
Virex II 256 low level disinfectant has been
approved for the 7L, 10L, 12L, M7C, M12L, and
E8C probes.
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