Transducers; To Clean A Transducer; To Disinfect A Transducer - VisualSonics Vevo 3100 User Manual

PN 51340 User Guide: Cleaning and Disinfecting Guide for the Vevo 3100
imaging system and MX series transducers Rev 1.0

Transducers

WARNING To avoid electrical shock, before cleaning, disconnect the transducer from the system.
WARNING Avoid contact with the circuit board within the SHIF connector to ensure that the
electrical connections are well made when the SHIF is connected to the Vevo 3100
Imaging System.
Caution
Transducers must be cleaned after every use. Cleaning transducers is necessary prior to
effective disinfection. Ensure that you follow the manufacturer's instructions when using
disinfectants.
Caution
Do not use a surgeon's brush when cleaning transducers. Even the use of soft brushes
can damage a transducer. Use a soft cloth.
Caution
Using a non-recommended cleaning or disinfection solution, incorrect solution strength,
or immersing a transducer can damage or discolor the transducer and void the
transducer warranty.
Caution
Do not allow cleaning solution or disinfectant into the transducer connector.
Caution
Do not allow disinfectant to contact metal surfaces. Use a soft cloth lightly dampened in
a mild soap or compatible cleaning solution to remove any disinfectant that remains on
metal surfaces.
Caution
Attempting to disinfect a transducer or transducer cable using a method other than the
one included here can damage the transducer and void the warranty.

To clean a transducer

Disconnect the transducer from the system.
1.
Clean the surface of the transducer using a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or
2.
detergent cleaning solution.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the surface.
3.
Periodically wipe down the circuit board within the SHIF connector using an alcohol pad, or a
4.
soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol, or equivalent.
Rinse with water or wipe with water-dampened cloth; then wipe with a dry cloth.
5.

To disinfect a transducer

Clean the transducer.
1.
Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the transducer, following disinfectant label
2.
instructions for solution strengths and disinfectant contact duration.
Wipe surfaces with the disinfectant solution.
3.
If the disinfectant's instructions include rinsing, rinse with water or wipe with a water-
4.
dampened cloth. Then air dry, or dry with a clean cloth.
Examine the transducer and cable for damage such as cracks, splitting, or fluid leaks.
5.
If damage is evident, do not use of the transducer, and contact FUJIFILM VisualSonics or
your local representative.
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