Advertisement
Chapter 5: Cleaning and disinfecting the SonoSite Edge
II ultrasound system
Before getting started .................................................................................................................................. 64
Cleaning and disinfecting ............................................................................................................................ 65
Determining the required cleaning and disinfecting level ............................................................................................ 65
Spaulding classifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
Clean and disinfect system and transducer to a high level (semi-critical uses) ...................................................... 66
Clean and disinfect system and transducer to a low level (non-critical uses) ......................................................... 69
Storing the transducer ................................................................................................................................. 71
Transporting the transducer ....................................................................................................................... 72
Compatible cleaners and disinfectants (system and transducers) ........................................................... 74
Compatible cleaners and disinfectants (system accessories) ................................................................... 78
Compatible high-level disinfectants (transducers) ................................................................................... 81
This chapter contains instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the SonoSite Edge II ultrasound system,
transducers, and accessories. Use the FUJIFILM SonoSite recommendations when cleaning or disinfecting
your ultrasound system, transducer, and accessories. Use the cleaning recommendations in the component
manufacturer's instructions when cleaning or disinfecting your components.
The system and transducers must be cleaned and disinfected after each exam. It is important to follow these
cleaning and disinfecting instructions without skipping any steps.
See
www.sonosite.com/transducers
Also included is a listing of disinfectants that FUJIFILM SonoSite has tested and deemed compatible with the
SonoSite Edge II system, transducers, and accessories. This information is presented in the following tables.
Table 5-2, "Cleaners and disinfectants compatible with SonoSite Edge II system and
page 74 shows compatibility between disinfectants and the system and transducers.
Table 5-3, "Cleaners and disinfectants compatible with SonoSite Edge II system
page 78 shows compatibility between disinfectants and accessories.
Table 5-4, "High-level disinfectants compatible with SonoSite Edge II
compatibility between high-level disinfectants and transducers.
The system and transducers must be cleaned and disinfected after each exam. It is
Note
For cleaning the TEExi transducer, refer to the cleaning and disinfection instructions
Ensure that cleaning and disinfecting solutions and wipes are not expired
WARNINGS
Some cleaners and disinfectants can cause an allergic reaction to some individuals.
for images of transducers.
important to follow these cleaning and disinfecting instructions without skipping
any steps.
in the
.
TEExi User Guide
transducers"on
accessories"on
transducers"on page 81 shows
63
Advertisement
Chapters
