Probe Biopsy Reprocessing - GE Voluson Swift Instructions For Use Manual

Probes and Biopsies
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5.2.2 Probe Biopsy Reprocessing

Manual Cleaning
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High-Level Disinfection
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Figure 5-11 Applying the Sheath
1. Secure the Sheath with a rubber band.
2. The probe sheath should extend past the end of the probe over the probe's cable.
No gel was applied to the probe in this photo.
3. Secure the sheath in place.
Failure to use a sheath that fully covers the transducer to the cable strain relief may lead to
cross-contamination of the transducer.
4. Inspect the sheath to ensure there are no holes or tears. If the sheath becomes
compromised, stop the procedure and replace immediately.
Efficacy of this manual cleaning process has been shown using ENZOL Enzymatic Detergent.
1. Remove the biopsy guide and protective sheath(s) from the probe.
2. Whenever possible the biopsy guide should be rinsed immediately after use. If the
biopsy guide cannot be cleaned immediately after use, maintain moisture by placing
them in a clean container. Cover the container with a towel dampened with purified
water. Devices may remain in this condition for a maximum of 4 hours.
3. Remove all visible soil. Flush the biopsy guide using potable water (30 - 40°C) for not
less than 2 minutes.
4. Prepare an enzymatic detergent safe for use with metal instruments according to the
manufacturer's recommendations, using potable water.
5. Submerge the biopsy guide in the prepared solution and soak for no less than 2 minutes.
6. After the 2-minute soak, while the biopsy guide is submerged in the detergent water,
vigorously scrub the device with a soft nylon bristle brush.
7. Use a round nylon cleaning brush to clean the biopsy lumen. Use a syringe to flush
detergent water through the lumen. Scrub the device for a minimum of 2 minutes.
8. Remove the device from the detergent water and rinse thoroughly in running potable
water (30 - 40°C) taking care to remove any visible detergent. Rinse the device for a
minimum of 1 minute.
9. Visually inspect the device for any residual soil or detergent. Repeat steps 6 through 8
until the device is visibly clean.
High-Level disinfection efficacy of this manual process has been shown using Cidex OPA.
1. Fill a sink or basin with high-level disinfectant prepared in accordance with the
disinfectant manufacturer's instructions to a level allowing immersion of the biopsy guide.
Voluson™ SWIFT / Voluson SWIFT+ Instructions For Use
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