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Cleaning and Disinfecting
You must take all necessary precautions to eliminate the possibility of
exposing patients, operators, or third parties to hazardous or infectious
materials. Use universal precautions when cleaning and disinfecting. You
should treat all portions of the ultrasound system that come in contact with
human blood or other body fluids as if they were known to be infectious.
All exterior parts of the ultrasound system, including the control panel,
transducers, and biopsy devices, should be cleaned and/or disinfected as
necessary or between uses. Clean each component to remove any surface
particles. Disinfect the components to kill vegetative organisms and viruses.
Cleaning Ultrasound System Surfaces
WARNING: To avoid electric shock and damage to the ultrasound system,
always power off and unplug the equipment from the AC power outlet before
cleaning and disinfecting.
Caution: To avoid the possibility of static shock and damage to the ultrasound
system, avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners on the monitor screens.
Caution: Do not clean the ultrasound system with chlorinated or aromatic
solvents, acidic or basic solutions, isopropyl alcohol or strong cleaners such as
ammoniated products, as these can damage the surface of the system. Use the
recommended cleaning procedure.
Caution: Do not use spray cleaners on the ultrasound system, as this may
force cleaning fluid into the system and damage electronic components. It is
also possible for the solvent fumes to build up and form flammable gases or
damage internal components.
Caution: Do not pour any fluid onto the ultrasound system surfaces, as fluid
seepage into the electrical circuitry may cause excessive leakage current or
system failure.
The following instructions describe cleaning the surface of the ultrasound
system, including the trackball and transducer holder.
To clean the surface of the ultrasound system:
1. Power off the ultrasound system and unplug the power cord from the
power outlet.
2. Use a clean gauze pad or lint-free cloth, lightly moistened with a mild
detergent, to wipe the surface of the ultrasound system.
Take particular care to clean the areas near the trackball and the slide
controls. Ensure these areas are free of coupling agent (gel) and any
other visible residue.
Ensure that cleaning solution does not seep into the control panel,
keyboard, or any other openings.
3. After cleaning, use a clean, lint-free cloth to dry the surface.
4. Reconnect the ultrasound system power cord into the power outlet.
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