GE Vivid 3N Pro Series Service Manual page 580

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10-6-4-3 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Externally
Table 10-12 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes Used Externally
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10-6-4-4 Cleaning and Sterilizing Probes Used Internally
Table 10-13 Cleaning & Sterilizing Procedure for Probes (TEE) Used Internally
Step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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04
EVISION
To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80°F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
Follow the manufacturer's cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
Store the probe in its carrying case.
To protect yourself from blood-borne diseases, wear approved, non-allergic disposable gloves.
Do not immerse the connector or its strain relief in solution. Use ultrasound probe cleaning towels.
Wash the probe and probe cable in warm soap and water solution (below 80°F). Use only mild
non-abrasive soap.
Follow the manufacturer's cold sterilization instructions to disinfect the probe, including concentration
and soaking time; 10 minutes is a typical disinfecting period.
Follow step 3 for a much longer duration to sterilize the probe; 10 hours is a typical cold chemical
sterilization duration.
When complete, thoroughly rinse the washed lens in clear water. Apply sterile distilled water for at
least 60 seconds. Air dry.
Check the lens for cracking and the cable insulation for separation.
Store the probe in its carrying case.
Section 10-6 - Probe Maintenance
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