GE Versana Balance Basic Service Manual page 408

Care and Maintenance
10-6-5-3 Basic probe cleaning
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Basic probe cleaning
To clean the probe:
1. Disconnect the probe from the ultrasound console and
remove all coupling gel from the probe by wiping with a soft
cloth and rinsing with flowing water.
2. Wash the probe with mild soap in lukewarm water. Scrub the
probe as needed using a soft sponge, gauze, or cloth to
remove all visible residue from the probe surface. Prolonged
soaking or scrubbing with a soft bristle brush (such as a
toothbrush) may be necessary if material has dried onto the
probe surface.
Do not submerge the probe above the probe as the strain relief
is not sealed. Do not allow fluid into or onto the connector of
the probe.
Take extra care when handling the lens face of the Ultrasound
transducer. The lens face is especially sensitive and can easily
be damaged by rough handling. NEVER use excessive force
when cleaning the lens face.
3. Rinse the probe with enough clean potable water to remove
all visible soap residue.
4. Air dry or dry with a soft cloth.
To help protect yourself from blood borne diseases, wear
approved disposable gloves. These are made of nitrile derived
from vegetable starch to prevent allergic latex reactions.
Failure to follow the prescribed cleaning or disinfection
procedures will void the probe's warranty.
DO NOT soak or wipe the lens with any product not listed in the
User Manual. Doing so could result in irreparable damage to
the probe.
Follow care instructions that came with the probe.
Disinfect a defective probe before you return it. Be sure to tag
the probe as being disinfected.
Versana Balance – Basic Service Manual
5808768-100 English Rev.9