Probe Safety - GE Voluson Swift Instructions For Use Manual

Probes and Biopsies

5.1 Probe safety

General probe safety
Note
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Warning
Do not use damaged or defective probes. Injury to the operator or patient may occur if cracks,
cuts, sharp edges or exposed wiring exist. Cleaning and/ or gel solutions may leak into the
probe resulting in electrical shock. Discontinue use, immediately disconnect the ultrasound
probe and notify the GE Service representative.
Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury.
Warning
If a probe has dropped on the floor or on any other hard surface, immediately disconnect the
probe from the ultrasound system. Do not use the probe any more. There is a risk of electric
shock due to damaged electrical insulation.
Caution
In case HF surgical equipment is used in combination with a probe placed on the patient, the
following protective measures have to be taken to avoid the risk of burns to the patient:
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Keep a large distance between the HF surgical field and the applied probe
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Ensure that the neutral electrode of the HF surgical equipment is correctly positioned
Caution
Only use approved coupling gels and cleaning / disinfection agents, see Probe Care Card.
Caution
Do not immerse the probe into any liquid beyond the immersion level. Never immerse the
probe connector into any liquid.
Keep a log of all probe maintenance, along with a picture of any probe malfunction.
Caution
Adequate cleaning and disinfection is necessary to prevent disease transmission.
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The user is responsible to ensure adequate cleaning and disinfection of ultrasound
probes. Probes are not sterile when delivered.
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High-level disinfection is recommended for surface probes and is required for endocavity
probes.
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In addition to cleaning and disinfection the use of sterile, legally marketed probe sheaths
for intracavitary procedures is recommended.
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Do not use pre-lubricated condoms as a sheath. In some cases, they may damage the
probe. Lubricants in these condoms may not be compatible with probe construction.
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Probes must be cleaned and disinfected before they are replaced or disposed.
Caution
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
This device is not indicated for neurological use. Neurological contact on patients with this
disease must be avoided. If a device/probe becomes contaminated, there is no adequate
means to disinfect it. In this case, the contaminated device/probe must be discarded in
accordance with local biologic waste hazard procedures.
Voluson™ SWIFT / Voluson SWIFT+ Instructions For Use
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