5. Cleaning and Disinfection and Sterilization
The probe and accessory must be reprocessed after each use.
Refer to the reprocessing instruction in this chapter.
WARNINGS
Limitations on
reprocessing
Transportation
before using
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The probe is delivered unsterile. Prior to the
first use, reprocess the probe.
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Temperature should not exceed 60°C during
reprocessing.
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Probe connector is not water resistant.
The probe is not completely submersible. The
immersible part is shown in Fig.1. The
un-immersible part should be disinfected by wipe
disinfection.
The probe should be packed in a sterile pouch
or container to transport from Central Sterile
Supply Department (CSSD) to an operating room.
Be careful not to damage the sterile pouch or
container during transportation.
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