Name And Function Of Each Part Of The Transducer; Transducer Cleaning And Disinfecting; Cleaning - EDAN Acclarix LX4 User Manual

Acclarix LX4 Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual

6.2 Name and Function of Each Part of the Transducer

Figure 6-1 shows an example of a transducer.
Name
Transducer head
Transducer cable
Transducer
connector

6.3 Transducer Cleaning and Disinfecting

Transducers should be cleaned and/or disinfected as necessary or between use with a
recommended cleanser or disinfectant. Disconnect the transducer from the system prior to
cleaning and disinfecting.

6.3.1. Cleaning

The validated cleaning agents for cleaning the transducers are:

Ethanol (75%)

Isopropanol (70%)
Cleaning agents should be applied and removed using a clean, soft, sterile, non-abrasive cloth or
paper towel.
Figure 6-1 Typical transducer
Function
Converts electrical signals to sound waves, and then converts received echoes
back to electrical signals. The tip of the transducer is the acoustic lens.
Transmits electrical signals between the transducer head and the transducer
connector.
Connects the transducer to the ultrasound imaging system.
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Features
Transducer head
Transducer cable
Transducer connector