Manual Disinfection; Cable And Connector - Hitachi UST-52124 Instruction Manual

5-5-2. Manual disinfection

Probe
1) Before immersing the equipment, it is recommended to test the concentration of disinfectant solution
before each usage. The solution Cidex
Test strips to verify that the appropriate concentration of Cidex
manufacturer. Test strips will indicate a concentration above the Minimum Effective Concentration
(MEC). Temperature of disinfectant solution should be minimum 20 °C[68 °F]. The minimum
contact time is 5 minutes. If a differing disinfectant is used follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Please also consider the material compatibility for the medical device.
2) Wipe the non-submergible parts of the probe with a soft and fluff free cloth with disinfectant.
3) Immerge the submergible part of the probe (see figure) into the disinfectant. Set a clock to insure the
recommended contact time is observed.
4) Rinse the submergible part of the probe with running deionized water for 1 minute.
5) Alternatively to step 4 suspend the submergible part of the probe in a tray filled with deionized water
for 5 min.
6) Visually check the outer surface of the probe for that there are no leavings of the disinfectant.
If necessary, repeat the rinsing.
Caution
Do not wipe the ultrasonic radiation part with alcohol.
Alcohol could damage the part.
Warning
After finishing soaking the probe in the cleaning agent or disinfectant, thoroughly rinse it with
running water (after cleaning) and deionized water (after disinfection). Residual agent can
cause an adverse reaction to the operator or patient.

5-5-3. Cable and connector

Wipe the cable in 20 cm intervals with gauze dipped in ethyl alcohol or water, and dry it after wiping.
Clean the connector with gauze dipped in ethyl alcohol, and dry it after cleaning.
Clean the other parts of the probe which must not be soaked in liquid in the same manner as the
connector.
Note
If the entire length of the cable is wiped at once, a part of the cable may be wrinkled.
If this occurs, pull the wrinkled part in the opposite direction to smooth it.
OPA is ready for use and does not need to be diluted.
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