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Acclarix LX9 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy
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6. The immersion time should not exceed the time that is specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.
7. Patient contact area should be immersed into the solution while using the immersion method, but
should not exceed the depth shown in figure 6-3.
6.3.3. Sterilization
Intra-operative transducers must be sterilized after each exam.
Sterilizing the transducers:
1. Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2. Wear protective gloves to prevent infection.
3. Clean and dry the transducer according to the methods in section 6.3.1 Cleaning .
4. Prepare the disinfectant solution (Cidex Glutaraldehyde 2.4%). Refer to the instructions provided
by the disinfectant manufacturer for the concentration of the disinfection solution, method of
dilution, method of disinfection, temperature and cautions during use.
5. Place the cleaned and dried transducer in contact with the disinfectant (refers to figure 6-2 for the
contacting area) for 10 hours. Or, follow the time specified by the disinfectant manufacturer to
soak the transducer.
6. Flush the transducer with plenty of sterile water (about 2 gallons) at least one time. Or, follow the
complete rinsing instructions provided by the disinfectant manufacturer to rinse the transducer.
7. Wipe off the water on the transducer with a dry sterile cloth. Leave the transducer to air dry.
8. Inspect the transducer to ensure that there is no damage.
WARNING
1. Do not sterilize the transducer using techniques such as autoclave, ultraviolet, gamma radiation,
gas, steam, or heat. Severe damage may result.
2. If L17-7SQ transducer is applied to normally sterile tissue without using a sterile sheath, it must be
sterilized. If L17-7SQ transducer is applied to normally sterile tissue using a sterile sheath, it
should be sterilized, or disinfected(High-level disinfection).
6.3.4. Storage
WARNING
1. Dry the transducer after high-level disinfection or sterilization and store it in sterile environment.
2. Do not use the carrying case for storing the transducer, because the carrying case may become a
source of infection.
1. Ensure the transducer is cleaned, disinfected, sterilized and completely dried before storage.
2. Store the transducer in a sterile environment or in a disposable sterile package.
3. Store the transducer under the following conditions:
a) Atmospheric Temp.: -20℃〜+55℃
b) Relative Humidity: 15%~95% (Non-condensing)
c) Atmospheric Pressure: 70kPa ~ 106kPa.