Siemens Acuson S1000 Instructions For Use Manual page 187

V5Ms: Submerge only to the 100-cm mark.
V7M: Submerge only to the 70-cm mark.
To disinfect the transesophageal transducer:
Note: If using a disinfectant wipe, thoroughly wipe the distal tip and flexible shaft of the transducer.
1. Immediately after cleaning, submerge the distal tip and the flexible shaft in an approved
disinfectant. You must observe the restrictions for immersion of the transducer.
Note: Keep the transducer connector, connector strain relief, transducer handle, and articulation
controls dry while immersing the transducer in an approved disinfectant to the level indicated.
– (V5Ms only) Do not immerse the transducer more than 100 cm above the distal tip.
– (V7M only) Do not immerse the transducer more than 70 cm above the distal tip. Do
not immerse the transducer in the disinfectant agent for more than one hour.
See also: For a list of approved disinfectants, refer to p. 6-30.
2. Carefully follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions for high-level disinfection.
3. Dry the transducer with gauze pads. Do not use heated air.
4. Store the disinfected transducer in the original shipping case only after disinfecting. The
transesophageal transducer is fragile and should not be stored in the transducer holders
on the system.
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