Probe High Level Disinfection - Soak - GE Voluson Swift Instructions For Use Manual

Probe High Level Disinfection
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Probe High Level Disinfection - Soak

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Voluson™ SWIFT / Voluson SWIFT+ Instructions For Use
5831612-100 Revision 4
High-Level Disinfection is required for devices that contact intact mucous membranes or non-
intact skin. High Level Disinfection can be performed using either a disinfectant soaking
method or an automated system such as trophon EPR and trophon2.
Danger
If the probe is damaged, DO NOT place it into any liquid (e.g. for disinfection) and DO NOT
USE until the probe has been inspected and repaired/replaced by a GE Service
Representative.
Caution
After each use, inspect the lens, cable, and housing of the probe. Look for any damage that
would allow liquid to enter the probe.
All semi-critical probes* that contact mucous membranes require High-Level Disinfection.
* Semi-critical probes are probes that contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin.
Handles of semi-critical probes that are not submerged during High-Level Disinfection require
low or Intermediate-Level Disinfection to avoid cross contamination.
1. Ensure the probe has been disconnected from the console. Replace gloves and fill a sink
or basin with High-Level Disinfectant diluted in accordance with the disinfectant
manufacturers instructions to a level allowing immersion of the probe up to immersion
line shown in the Instructions for Use .
Caution Ensure no liquid comes into contact with the probe connector pins or labels.
2. Immerse probe in the disinfectant up to the immersion line shown in the Ultrasound
console's user manual and ensure no air bubbles are trapped. Ensure the probe remains
in the disinfectant for at least the minimum contact time listed in the disinfectant
manufacturer's instructions for use.
Over-exposing ultrasound probes to high-level disinfectants may damage the ultrasound
probe. NEVER exceed the disinfectant manufacturer`s maximum exposure time.
Caution
Ensure that the probe is suspended. The probe face should not be resting against the tank/
basin surface and should be in full contact with the liquid. Carefully place the probe in the
basin, taking care not to damage the transducer lens.
Figure 5-10 Probe
suspended in
disinfectant basin
3. Thoroughly rinse the probe by immersing it in a large volume of critical (purified) water
for a minimum of 1 (one) minute. Remove the probe and discard the rinse water.
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