Basic Probe Care; Probe Cleaning - GE Venue R1 Service Manual

P R E L I M I N A R Y
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• Do not use a cracked or damaged probe. Any evidence of wear indicates the probe must not be
used. Call your field service representative immediately for a replacement.
• Perform a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe
• Avoid pulling, pinching or kinking the probe cable, since a damaged cable may compromise the
electrical safety of the probe.
• To avoid the risk of a probe accidentally falling, do not allow the probe cables to become entangled
with, or to be caught in the wheels of the system.
• Protect the probe when moving the unit.
• Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water to clean the probe.
Note: For detailed information on handling Endocavity probes, refer to the appropriate supplementary
instructions for each probe.
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Basic Probe Care

The Venue™ User Manual and the individual probe manufacturers' handling cards provide a complete
description of probe care, maintenance, cleaning and disinfection. Ensure that you are completely
familiar with the proper care of GE probes.
NOTE: The most recent, up-to-date information on probes and probe care is available at:
http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/ultrasound/products/probe_care.html
ANY EVIDENCE OF WEAR ON A PROBE INDICATES THAT IT MUST NOT BE USED.
WARNING WARNING
IMPROPER HANDLING MAY EASILY DAMAGE ULTRASOUND PROBES.
SEE THE Venue™ USER MANUAL AND ALSO REFER TO THE PROBE
MANUFACTURER'S HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, FOR MORE DETAILS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. FAILURE TO PROPERLY HANDLE OR MAINTAIN A PROBE
MAY ALSO VOID ITS WARRANTY.
Always perform a visual check of the probe pins and system sockets before plugging in a probe.
When handling probes, always observe the precautions listed in
The Interoperative probes often have special usage considerations; always refer to the individual probe
manufacturers' handling instructions/user manual.
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Probe Cleaning

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NOTE: For details on general probe cleaning, refer to the information provided in the Venue™ User Manual.
NOTE: For specific probe cleaning instructions, refer to the individual probe Users Manual (or care card
supplied with the probe).
TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BLOOD-BORNE DISEASES WHEN CLEANING AND
CAUTION
HANDLING PROBES, WEAR APPROVED, NON-ALLERGIC DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
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Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance
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