Philips EPIQ 7 User Manual page 265

Transducer Disinfection
NOTE
Transducers can be disinfected using the wipe method only if the product labeling of the
compatible disinfectant you are using indicates it can be used with a wipe method.
Restricted Use of Isopropyl Alcohol to Clean Transducers
1 Cable
2 Strain relief
3 Strain relief/housing joint
4 Housing
5 2.5 cm (1 in) between housing and strain relief/housing joint
6 You can use alcohol in this area of non-TEE transducers
7 Do not use alcohol in this area
1. Clean the transducer and cable according to the procedures in
Connector Cleaning" on page
2. After cleaning, wipe or spray the transducer and cable with a low-level disinfectant. Allow
for the manufacturer's recommended contact time. For a list of compatible disinfectants,
see
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"Disinfectants Compatibility" on page
258.
276.
Transducer Care
"Transducer, Cable, and
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