Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilization Precautions - Hitachi UST-9133 Instruction Manual

MN1-5241 Rev. 21

1-2-2. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization precautions

Warning
Wear protective gloves and other protective gear during cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Handling of the probe with your bare hands before disinfection or sterilization can result in an
infection.
After soaking in cleaning agents, thoroughly wash the probe with running water.
Residual cleaning agents can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
After soaking in a disinfectant, throughly wash the equipment with deionized water. Leavings of the
disinfectant can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Perform aeration completely after gas disinfection and sterilization.
Residual gas can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Do not clean, disinfect or sterilize using procedures other than those specified in this manual.
Infection could result due to incomplete cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. It can also result in
damage to the probe or reduced performance. The probe cannot withstand autoclave sterilization or
boiling and other types of sterilization at temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F).
For details on the usage conditions of chemicals and sterilization procedures, refer to the documentation
supplied with the respective chemical or sterilization equipment.
Infection could result due to incomplete disinfection or sterilization. This could also cause
deterioration of the probe.
Caution
Do not place the probe tip in any liquids beyond the range
shown in the figure right.
Use when liquid has gotten inside the connector can result in
a risk of electric shock to the operator or patient. If liquid gets
inside the connector, immediately stop use and contact one of
our offices and/or distributor's offices listed on the back cover.
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Water or chemical solution