User's Manual

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High-Level Disinfecting of Transducers
InnoSight Ultrasound System
P6992-4, EN, 16/12/6
see Ultrasound Transmission Gels on page 11 Follow the label instructions for preparation,
temperature, solution strength and duration of contact Ensure that the solution strength and duration
of contact are appropriate for the intended clinical use of the device If a pre-mixed solution is used, be
sure to observe the solution expiration date
3 Wipe or spray the transducer, cable, strain relief, and connector with the disinfectant, following the
disinfectant label instructions for temperature, wipe durations, and duration of disinfectant contact
Ensure that the disinfectant solution does not enter the device or the connector Do not allow any type
of fluid to enter the connector Ensure that fluid does not enter through the strain relief, through the
connector, or through the electrical contacts Fluid in the connector may void the device warranty
4 Air dry or towel dry with a sterile cloth according to the instructions on the disinfectant label
 Examine the transducer for damage, such as cracks, splitting, fluid leaks, or sharp edges or projections
If damage is evident, discontinue use of the transducer and contact your Philips representative
High-Level Disinfecting of Transducers
High-level disinfection of transducers typically uses an immersion method
1 Clean the transducer and cable according to the procedures in Transducer and Cable Cleaning on
page 113 Observe all warnings and cautions
2 After cleaning, choose the high-level disinfection solutions compatible with your transducer, cable, and
connector For a list of disinfectants compatible with your transducer, see Ultrasound Transmission
Gels on page 11 Follow the label instructions for preparation, temperature, solution strength and
duration of contact Ensure that the solution strength and duration of contact are appropriate for the
intended clinical use of the device If a pre-mixed solution is used, be sure to observe the solution
expiration date
3 Using an appropriate disinfectant for the transducer cable, wipe or spray the cable, strain relief,and
connector, following disinfectant label instructions for temperature, wipe durations, solution strengths,
and duration of disinfectant contact Ensure that the disinfectant solution does not enter the device or
the connector When disinfecting the transducer cable, wipe or spray only the outer surfaces do not
allow any type of fluid to enter through the strain relief or electrical contacts
4 Immerse the transducer into the appropriate disinfectant for your transducer as shown in the figure
following the procedure Follow the instructions on the disinfectant label for the duration of transducer
immersion Do not immerse transducers longer than the minimum time needed for your level of
disinfection The transducer may be immersed up to the immersion point shown in the figure following
the procedure No other part of the transducer or transducer cable can be soaked or immersed in fluids
 Using the instructions on the disinfectant label, rinse the transducer up to the point of immersion Do
not soak or immerse any other part of the transducer or cable
6 Air dry or towel dry with a sterile cloth according to the instructions on the disinfectant label
 Examine the transducer for damage, such as cracks, splitting, fluid leaks, or sharp edges or projections
If damage is evident, discontinue use of the transducer and contact your Philips representative
Ultrasound Transmission Gels
For proper transmission of the acoustic beam, use the ultrasound transmission gel supplied by or
recommended by Philips, or another glycol-, glycerol-, or water-based acoustic coupling medium
For intraoperative applications, use only the Sterile Aquasonic or Sterile Ultraphonic gel provided
with the transducer cover