User guide

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance 93
Troubleshooting
To clean and disinfect a transducer (wipe
method)
1 Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2 Remove any transducer sheath.
3 Clean the surface using a soft cloth lightly
dampened in a mild soap or detergent cleaning
solution to remove any particulate matter or
body fluids.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the
surface.
4 Rinse with water or wipe with water-dampened
cloth; then wipe with a dry cloth.
5 Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the
transducer, following disinfectant label
instructions for solution strengths and
disinfectant contact duration.
6 Wipe surfaces with the disinfectant solution.
7 Air dry.
8 Examine the transducer and cable for damage
such as cracks, splitting, or fluid leaks.
If damage is evident, discontinue use of the
transducer, and contact SonoSite or your local
representative.
To clean and disinfect a transducer
(immersion method)
1 Disconnect the transducer from the system.
2 Remove any transducer sheath.
3 Clean the surface using a soft cloth lightly
dampened in a mild soap or compatible cleaning
solution to remove any particulate matter or
body fluids.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the
surface.
4 Rinse with water or wipe with water-dampened
cloth, and then wipe with a dry cloth.
5 Mix the disinfectant solution compatible with the
transducer, following disinfectant label
instructions for solution strengths and
disinfectant contact duration.
6 Immerse the transducer into the disinfection
solution not more than 12-18 inches
(31-46 cm) from the point where the cable
enters the connector.
Follow the instructions on the disinfectant label
for the duration of the transducer immersion.
7 Using the instructions on the disinfectant label,
rinse to the point of the previous immersion, and
then air dry or towel dry with a clean cloth.
8 Examine the transducer and cable for damage
such as cracks, splitting, or fluid leaks.
If damage is evident, discontinue use of the
transducer, and contact SonoSite or your local
representative.
Cleaning and disinfecting the battery
To clean and disinfect a battery (wipe
method)
1 Remove the battery from the system.
Caution:
Do not allow disinfectant to contact
metal surfaces. Use a soft cloth
lightly dampened in a mild soap or
compatible cleaning solution to
remove any disinfectant that
remains on metal surfaces.
Caution:
Attempting to disinfect a
transducer or transducer cable
using a method other than the one
included here can damage the
transducer and void the warranty.
Caution:
To avoid damaging the battery, do
not allow cleaning solution or
disinfectant to come in contact
with the battery terminals.