Coupling Gels; Planned Maintenance - GE VOLUSON 730Pro Basic User Manual

20.12.4 Coupling Gels

Do not use unrecommended gels (lubricants).
They may damage the probe and void the warranty.
Applying:
In order to assure optimal transmission of energy between the patient and probe, a conductive gel or
couplant must be applied liberally to the patient where scanning will be performed.
Precautions:
Coupling gels should not contain the following ingredients as they are known to cause probe damage:
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Methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, or any other alcohol-based product
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Mineral oil
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Iodine
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Lotions
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Lanolin
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Aloe Vera
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Olive Oil
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Methyl or Ethyl Parabens (para hydroxybenzoic acid)
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Dimethylsilicone

20.12.5 Planned Maintenance

The following maintenance schedule is suggested for the system and probes to ensure optimum
operation and safety.
Do the Following
Inspect the Probes
Clean the Probes
Disinfect Probes
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Daily After Each Use
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As Necessary
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