User's Manual

Acclarix LX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy
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6.7.2. Sterilization
1. Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
2. Disconnect the bracket from the transducer, and remove all visible residues from the bracket using
sterile cloth.
3. Clean and dry the bracket according to the methods in
section 6.7.1 Cleaning .
4. Sterilize the bracket assembly by dynamic air removal steam sterilizer for at least four minutes at
132°C. Dry the bracket for at least 30 min after sterilization.
5. Inspect the bracket to ensure that there is no damage.
6.7.3. Storage
WARNING
1. Dry the bracket after sterilization and store it in sterile environment.
2. Do not use the carrying case for storing the bracket, because the carrying case may become a
source of infection.
1. Ensure the bracket is cleaned, sterilized and completely dried before storage.
2. Store the bracket in a sterile environment or in a disposable sterile package.
3. Store the bracket under the following conditions:
a) Atmospheric Temp.: -20℃〜+55℃
b) Relative Humidity: 15%~95% (Non-condensing)
c) Atmospheric Pressure: 70kPa ~ 106kPa.