Cleaning After Use; Disposal - BK Medical X18L5s User Manual

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transducer out of position.

Cleaning after Use

Use a suitable brush to make sure that biological material and gel are removed from
all channels and grooves. See Care and Cleaning for cleaning instructions.

Disposal

When the transducer is scrapped at the end of its life, national rules for the relevant
material in each individual land must be followed. Within the EU, when you discard
the transducer, you must send it to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling.
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WARNING TC-w10
Avoid scraping the transducer against any raw bone edges along the drill hole. This could
damage the transducer cover and increase the risk of contamination.
Ensure that the transducer cable is secured so that it cannot move and pull the
WARNING Exam-w7
To avoid patient injury, do not lean on, bend or apply excessive force when using the
transducer. Remain aware of the location of the tip of the transducer at all times.
WARNING Reproc-w3
Immediately after use, you must pre-clean the device until visually clean (including
device lumens if existing). Conduct the thorough cleaning process as soon as
possible after use in order to prevent bioburden drying on the surface. Dried
bioburden can lead to inefficient cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, causing a
risk of cross-contamination.
WARNING D-w1
For contaminated disposals such as transducer covers or needle guides, follow disposal
control policies established for your office, department, or hospital.
May 2019 X18L5s User Guide (16-01295-EN-05)