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3 Clean the transducer cooling slot using a thin, disposable instrument, such as a swab, to push a soft cloth
lightly dampened with a cleaning solution or premoistened wipe through the slot.
a Pull the cloth back and forth from one side of the slot to the other.
b Pull the cloth up and down from the transducer connector to the transducer head.
c Remove the cloth from the slot.
d Dispose of the cloth and the instrument used to insert the cloth.
e Verify that all gel, particulate matter, and bodily fluids have been removed.
Note
To high-level disinfect the transducer
1 Mix the disinfectant solution following disinfectant label instructions for solution strengths and disinfectant
contact duration.
Be sure to use a compatible disinfectant as listed in
iViz
transducers"on page 17.
Caution
Determining the required cleaning and disinfection level
Repeat Step 3 with new cleaning materials, if necessary.
Use only FUJIFILM SonoSite recommended disinfectants. Using a non-
recommended disinfection solution, incorrect solution strength, or immersing a
transducer deeper or for a longer period of time than recommended can damage or
discolor the transducer and void the transducer warranty.
Table 2-7, "High-level disinfectants compatible with
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