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Transducer Care
Disinfectants Compatibility
"Choosing the Correct Transducer-Care Method" on page
257. For more information, see the
disinfectant label instructions and the recommendations of the Association for Professionals
in Infection Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control.
CAUTION
If you use an isopropyl alcohol-based product for disinfection, ensure the solution is only 70%
alcohol or less. Solutions of more than 70% alcohol can cause product damage. Do not use
alcohol on the transducer's strain relief or cable, or on TEE transducers (except the handle).
See
"Disinfectants Compatibility" on page 276
for standard industry recommendations on
disinfection, for information that can help you choose an appropriate disinfectant for the
required level of disinfection, and for transducer-specific instructions.
Factors Affecting Disinfectant Efficiency
The following factors will affect the efficiency of a disinfectant solution:
• Number and location of microorganisms
• Innate resistance of microorganisms
• Concentration and potency of disinfectants
• Physical and chemical factors
• Organic and inorganic matter
• Duration of exposure
• Biofilms
Disinfectants and Cleaning Solutions Compatibility Table
The following table lists the disinfectants and cleaning solutions that are compatible with the
transducers available for your ultrasound system.
CAUTION
Do not use hydrogen-peroxide products on Doppler transducers.
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