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MN1-5933 Rev.5
5-1. Precautions for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
The following warnings and cautions must be observed when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing the
scanner and accessories.
Warning
Wear protective gloves and other protective gear during cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Handling of the scanner with your bare hands before sterilization can result in an infection.
After finishing soaking the scanner in cleaning agents, thoroughly wash it with running water.
Residual cleaning agents can cause an adverse reaction to the operator or the patient.
After chemical sterilization, thoroughly wash the scanner with sterile water.
Residual chemicals can cause an adverse reaction to the operator or patient. (USA only)
After disinfecting the scanner, throughly wash the scanner with deionized water. Leavings
of the disinfectant can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient. (EU
only)
Perform full aeration after gas sterilization.
Residual gas can cause an adverse reaction to the operator or patient.
Do not clean or sterilize using procedures other than those specified in this manual.
Failure to clean and sterilize the equipment can result in an infection. It can also result in
damage to the scanner or reduced performance. The scanner is not compatible with autoclave
sterilization or boiling and other types of sterilization at temperatures exceeding 60°C [140°F].
For details on the usage conditions of chemicals and sterilization procedures, refer to the
documentation supplied with the respective chemical or sterilization equipment.
Infection can be resulted due to incomplete sterilization. Wrong sterilization procedure could
cause deterioration of the scanner.
Caution
Do not immerse the scanner into any liquid beyond the range of IPX7. The range is indicated
in the section 2-2 "specification".
If any liquid enters the connector, immediately stop using the scanner and contact one of our
offices and/or distributor's offices listed on the back cover. Liquid in the connector could cause
electric shock to the operator or patient.
Do not wipe the ultrasonic radiation part with alcohol. Alcohol could damage the part.
Do not use organic solvent such as thinner for cleaning to prevent the scanner from damage.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to remove residue on the scanner. Such objects may damage
the scanner.
Additional information:
The Instructions provided above have been validated by the medical device manufacturer as being
CAPABLE of preparing a medical device for re-use. It remains the responsibility of the processor to ensure
that the processing as actually performed using equipment, material and personnel in the processing facility
achieve the desired result. This requires validation and routine monitoring of the process. Likewise any
deviation by the processor from the instructions provided should be properly evaluated for effectiveness and
potential adverse consequences.
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