GE VIVID E9 Service Manual page 771

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10-5-6-3 Cleaning and disinfecting probes
TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BLOOD BORNE DISEASES, WEAR APPROVED
WARNING WARNING
DISPOSABLE GLOVES. THESE ARE MADE OF NITRILE DERIVED FROM VEGETABLE
STARCH TO PREVENT ALLERGIC LATEX REACTIONS.
Failure to follow the prescribed cleaning or disinfection procedures will void the probe's
CAUTION
warranty.
DO NOT soak or wipe the lens with any product not listed for the probe. Doing so could result
in irreparable damage to the probe.
Follow care instructions that came with the probe.
Disinfect a defective probe before you return it. Be sure to tag the probe as being disinfected.
CAUTION
Transesophageal and intraoperative probes require a special handling. Refer to the user
CAUTION
documentation enclosed with these probes.
10-5-6-4 Cleaning probes
Follow these steps to clean the probes:
1.) Disconnect the probe from the unit.
2.) Remove the coupling gel by wiping the probe lens with a soft cloth.
3.) Wipe the probe and cable with a soft cloth moisten in a warm soap and water solution
(<80 °F / 27 °C).
4.) Wipe the probe and cable with a soft cloth moisten in clean water (<80 °F / 27 °C) until all soap is
removed.
5.) Wipe dry with a soft towel.
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ERVICE ANUAL
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