Cleaning And Disinfecting Probes - Siemens ACUSON Freestyle User Manual

Cleaning and Disinfecting Probes

WARNING: Before cleaning and disinfecting, you must read and understand the cleaning
and disinfecting topic, including the warnings and cautions for cleaning and disinfecting
ultrasound system surfaces provided in this chapter.
WARNING: Follow the instructions in this chapter, and your institution's procedures to
avoid risk of infection.
WARNING: Probes used in semi-critical applications should be sterilized between uses
whenever feasible though high level disinfection is minimally acceptable. In addition, the
use of a sheath is recommended for every semi-critical use. Probes used in a semi-critical
application should be cleaned and sterilized or at least receive high level disinfection after
use, even if a sheath was used.
WARNING: Probes used in critical applications should be sterilized and the use of a
sterile sheath is recommended. Probes used in critical applications should be cleaned and
sterilized after use even if a sterile sheath was used.
NOTE: When sterilization is not possible, an accepted method of infection control for
critical use is high-level disinfection and the use of a sterile gel and a sterile probe
cover. (See US FDA Guidance document, "Information for Manufacturers Seeking
Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers" dated
September 9, 2008 at www.fda.gov/downloads.) Use only sterile, legally marketed
probe sheaths for semi-critical or critical applications.
WARNING:
ACUSON
(Sterrad model 100S). Do not attempt to sterilize a transducer using steam, autoclaving,
ultraviolet, gamma radiation, dry heat, ethylene oxide, or other methods.
WARNING: Unless explicitly stated otherwise,
indicated or intended for endo-scanning uses.
WARNING: Always wear protective clothing, including eye wear and gloves, when
performing cleaning and disinfection.
WARNING: Clean the probe modules by hand. Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner or
automatic washer.
WARNING: Inspect transducers for signs of wear or damage prior to use and prior to
cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization. Do not process a probe that exhibits signs of wear
or damage, such as cracks or fractures in the enclosure.
Freestyle User Manual
ACUSON
Freestyle probes may only be sterilized using the Sterrad method,
ACUSON Freestyle transducers are not
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