Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual page 279

Disinfectants Compatibility
CAUTION
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) products are approved for use on the transducer only and only if the
IPA content does not exceed 70%. Do not use IPA-based products on the connector cable and
strain relief. All other product types listed here can be used on the transducer and cable.
NOTE
TEE transducers require unique methods for disinfection. See
Immersion" on page 270
Based on material compatibility testing and product use profile and active ingredients, Philips
has approved for use the following types of low-level disinfectants used as a spray or wipe for
surface (skin contact) and transvaginal or transrectal probes:
• Sodium hypochlorite based (for example 10% household bleach solution with active sodium
hypochlorite at approximately 0.6%)
• Quaternary ammonium (QUAT) based (for example, products that contain n-alkyl (x)benzyl
ammonium chloride solution where (x) can be any organic functional group such as ethyl
and methyl, and so on; concentration at use should be less than 0.5% total for all QUATs
listed)
• Accelerated hydrogen peroxide based, except on Doppler transducers (D2cwc, D2tcd, and
D5cwc)
• Activated hydrogen peroxide based, except on Doppler transducers (D2cwc, D2tcd, and
D5cwc)
• Alcohol or alcohol plus QUAT based (product alcohol content cannot exceed 70%)
Products not specifically listed in the following table but with similar active ingredients, as
indicated above, and marketed for medical use may be used. Because of the large number of
products available, it is impossible to have an all-inclusive list. If you are unsure of the suitability
of a particular product, please contact your Philips representative for assistance.
For more information:
• Philips Ultrasound Transducer Care website (www.healthcare.philips.com/us/products/
ultrasound/transducers/transducer_care/)
• In North America, call Philips at 800-722-9377.
• Outside North America, contact your local Philips representative.
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or "Disinfecting TEE Transducers with an AER" on page
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