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TEE Transducer Care
WARNINGS
Be sure to use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever necessary.
DO NOT
skip any steps or abbreviate the cleaning process in any way.
Cautions
DO NOT
allow bodily fluids to dry on the transducer. Always clean the transducer immediately after use.
DO NOT
bend the endoscopic shaft smaller than a 20 cm (8 inch) curve.
DO NOT
use unapproved cleaning agents such as alcohol or bleach (for example: Sani-Cloth) as these can damage the
transducer and void the warranty. For more information about approved cleaners and disinfectants, see
www.sonosite.com/
support/cleaners-disinfectants
.
DO NOT
spray or immerse the controls, the cord, or the connector with any fluid. Be careful to prevent moisture from getting
on the connector.
DO NOT
soak the transducer longer than recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for concentration, temperature, and duration.
S
TEP
1
ALWAYS
use a bite guard.
Remove any dentures before placing the
bite guard in the patient’s mouth.
S
TEP
2
DO NOT
allow bodily fluids to
dry on the transducer.
Remove all visible
biological material by
wiping the entire
transducer,
except
the connector, with a
cloth or wipe moistened with water.
Connector
Cable
Controller
Endoscopic shaft Scan head
Can be submerged
Cannot be submerged
90 cm
Refer to the following diagram when caring for your transducer
S
TEP
3
Place up to
90 cm of the
endoscopic shaft in an
approved
cleaner.
Make sure the
controller cannot fall
into the solution.
CHECK
the expiration date
of the cleaner, and follow
ALL
chemical
manufacturer’s instructions for soak time and
temperature.
S
TEP
4
During the
soak:
A Scrub
the shaft for at
least
3 min
using a soft
brush or single-use
endoscopic sponge
moistened with cleaner.
B Wipe
the controller
and cable with a clean,
non-linting cloth or
single-use endoscopic
sponge moistened with
cleaner.
Remove
cleaner by wiping again
with a fresh cloth or sponge moistened with
clean water.
S
TEP
5
Rinse
the
shaft for at least
3
min
in a large volume of
clean, lukewarm water
(for example, 8 L).
Inspect
the transducer
for any remaining biological material.
S
TEP
6
Dry
the
transducer with a
clean, non-linting
towel.
Examine
the
transducer and cable
for any cracks.
DO
NOT
use the transducer if any damage is
found.
Cleaning
Preventing damage
For a list of approved cleaners and disinfectants, refer to the cleaners and disinfection
tool available at
www.sonosite.com/support/cleaners-disinfectants
.
