Cleaning and Care Of the Probes
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1. Cleaning amp Disinfecting Wipe Method 1 Disconnect the transducer from the Cart or Scan Engine Scan Module If present remove the transducer cover sheath and discard 2 Usea soft cloth dampened with a mild soap Liquinox and water solution to remove particulate ultrasound coupling gel or body fluids 3 Examine the transducer for damage such as cracks holes or fluid leaks If damage is evident discontinue use of the transducer and contact ZONARE Technical Support 4 Next ZONARE recommends the use of a disinfectant solution to wipe the transducer housing strain relief and cable Follow the disinfectant manufacturer s instructions for proper cleaning A list of approved disinfecting solutions is listed below 5 Air dry or towel dry the transducer with a soft clean cloth Immersion Method NOTE All transducers may be immersed except for AUX CW probes 1 Disconnect the transducer from the Cart or Scan Engine Scan Module If present remove the transducer cover sheath and discard 2 Usea soft cloth dampened with a mild soap Liquinox and water solution to remove particulate ultrasound coupling gel or body fluids 3 Examine the transducer for damage such as cracks splitting holes or fluid leaks If damage is evident discontinue use of the transducer and contact ZONARE Technical Support 4 Mix the disinfectant solution according to the manufacturer s instructions for solution strengths and disinfecting times A list2. Consult Operator Manual Authorized Representative in the European Community Catalog Number Shipping Temperature Limits E H omukmss o Caution Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner Rx Only USA Displays the ZONARE serial number 3 Cleaning amp Disinfection of ZONARE Transducers Q00066 Rev F ZONARE Transducers Refer to the ZONARE Ultrasound System Safety Manual and Operator s Manual for a N description of the system including compatible transducers and operating instructions Intended Use ZONARE Transducers are intended for use with ZONARE s Ultrasound Systems Refer to the corresponding ZONARE Ultrasound System Safety Manual for the Intended Use Warnings and Cautions Refer to the corresponding ZONARE Ultrasound System Safety Manual for a complete list of Warnings and Cautions associated with the use of the ZONARE Transducers and Ultrasound System General Cleaning ZONARE Transducers are not provided cleaned and or disinfected The user must clean and or disinfect ZONARE transducers prior to use as appropriate NOTE Do not use any cleaner or disinfectant on the transducer pins External use transducers curved array linear array and phased array ZONARE recommends cleaning the transducers using the Wipe Method after each patient exam Endocavity probes ZONARE recommends performing the Immersion Method of disinfection after each patient exam
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4. of approved disinfecting solutions is listed below 4 Cleaning amp Disinfection of ZONARE Transducers Q00066 Rev F ZONARE Transducers Immerse the transducer into the disinfecting solution ensuring it is not immersed below the depth indicated in Figure 1 next page Immersion time should be as recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer Wipe the surface of the transducer with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap Liquinox and water solution Wipe the transducer again with a soft cloth soaked with fresh water to remove any residual cleaning solution prior to use on patients Air dry or towel dry the transducer with a soft clean cloth Cable Entry Surface of Transducer 10mm Minimum Cable Entry Surface of p Transducer 5 if 10 mm minimum Figure 1 Immersion Level Limits for Transducers Cleaning amp Disinfection of ZONARE Transducers Q00066 Rev F ZONARE Approved Transducer Disinfectants The following disinfectants are approved for all ZONARE transducers except the P8 3TEE Immersion Solutions CIDEX CIDEX OPA nonglutaraldehyde Anioxyide 1000 CIDEX Plus Wipe Solutions T SPRAY T SPRAY II Disinfectants Approved for P8 3TEE Transducer Immersion Solutions Cidex OPA non Cidex Plus glutaraldehyde Metricide Omnicide 14 N S Metricide 28 Omnicide 28 Metricide Plus 30 Steranios 2 Gigasept AF Steranios 2 N G Gigasept FF Steranios 2 E C S Gig
5. ZONARE Transducers ZONARE ZONARE Transducers Cleaning amp Disinfection 1 Cleaning amp Disinfection of ZONARE Transducers Q00066 Rev F ZONARE Transducers ZONARE Medical Systems Inc 420 N Bernardo Avenue Mountain View CA 94043 USA MedPass International Ltd Windsor House Barnett Way Barnwood Gloucester GL4 3RT United Kingdom Technical Support North America and Asia Phone support 877 913 9663 or 650 316 3199 Email techsupport zonare com Sales support 1 877 966 2731 salessupport zonare com WWW Zonare com Europe Phone support 49 913 1974 9412 Email service zonare de WWwW zonare de CAUTION Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner USA Part Number Q00066 00F Cleaning amp Disinfection of ZONARE Transducers 2012 10 O 2012 by ZONARE Medical Systems Inc All rights reserved Printed in the USA C DOS8SB 2 Cleaning amp Disinfection of ZONARE Transducers Q00066 Rev F ZONARE Transducers Symbols Draws attention to information that may relate to safety of the patient the operator or the equipment Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Standard ZONARE meets the WEEE Standard For more information contact ZONARE Inc Refers to a type BF patient applied part B body F floating applied part Refers to a type CF patient applied part C cardiac F floating applied part Manufacturer Date of manufacture
6. asept PPA Wavecide 01 Gigasept AF Gigasept FF Gigasept PPA Wipe Solutions T Spray T Spray II ZONARE Transducers 6 Cleaning amp Disinfection of ZONARE Transducers Q00066 Rev F ZONARE Transducers A CAUTIONS During immersion disinfection never immerse the transducers longer than 45 minutes Damage may occur to the transducer housing and or components if disinfection times exceed these recommended limits e Using a nonrecommended cleaning or disinfectant solution incorrect solution strength or immersing the transducer deeper or longer than indicated can damage the transducer e To prevent possible damage to the electronics of the transducer never immerse the transducer beyond the point 10 mm below the top edge of the transducer housing shown in Figure 1 NOTE For the EV probe use a soft brush for thorough cleaning of all surfaces and crevices of the biopsy mounting features on the EV handle A WARNINGS Always examine transducers for damage such as cracks splitting holes or fluid leaks If damage is evident discontinue use of the transducer and contact ZONARE e Prior to initiating any disinfection process disconnect the transducer from the Ultrasound System e To avoid electrical shock prior to cleaning any device turn off the system and unplug from AC power outlet Do not allow disinfectant to contact metal surfaces Always use protective eyewear and clothing when cleaning or disinfecting device reference the
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