6T and 9T series TEE Probe Care Card Rev 13 Oct 2016

TEE Probe Care Card

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(6T* / 6T-RS* / 6Tc / 6Tc-RS / 9T / 9T-RS)

The expected service life for the TEE probes are 5 years or 3250 (adult) / 1300 (pediatric) use cycles (whichever comes first), provided the user follows the maintenance and care instructions on this card and in the user manual.

Immersion process

We strongly recommend not to apply anaesthetic sprays directly to the endosope. It is important to use a bite guard during the probe intubation, the examination and the extubation. Keep the bite guard in place until the probe is completely extubated.

Rinse the endoscope thoroughly with a large amount of lukewarm running water to remove residual detergent or gel. The rinse should typically be 1 minute. Do not reuse the water.

Handle the probe with care. Do not drop the connector or scanhead. Use a disposable scanhead protection cover when carrying the probe.

Wipe dry the surfaces of the endoscope with a soft towel.

Table 1: High level disinfectants Solutions Manufacturer Perasafe Antec International Sekusept Aktiv Ecolab TD-100 & TD-5 CS Medical TD-100 & TD-8 CS Medical Tristel Generator Solution Tristel Anioxyde 1000 Laboratoires Anios Cidex Johnson&Johnson Cidex OPA Johnson&Johnson Cidex Plus Johnson&Johnson DisOPA Johnson&Johnson Nu-Cidex Johnson&Johnson Metricide Metrex Research Corp. Wavicide-01 Medical chemical Corp.

Active ingredients Peracetic acid Peracetic acid Glutaraldehyde Ortho-phtalaldehyde Chlorine Dioxide Peracetic acid Glutaraldehyde Ortho-phtalaldehyde Glutaraldehyde Ortho-phtalaldehyde Peracetic acid Glutaraldehyde Glutaraldehyde

(minute) 15 15 Auto Auto Auto 15 45 12 45 12 15 45 45

If immediate rinsing is not possible, dry off the endoscope with a wipe or cloth moistened with water.

Process the TEE probe immediately after extraction from the patient. Do not allow bodily fluids to dry on the probe. If a sheath is used, go to Step 7.

Immerse the endoscope shaft in the disinfection fluid (Table 1). Follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Specifically, adhere to dilution rates and temperature requirements. Use soak times listed in Table 1. CAUTION! Overexposure to the disinfection fluid can damage the probe.

Rinse the endoscope shaft three times with large amounts of potable or sterile running water. Do not reuse any of the water. Each rinse should typically be 1 minute. For further details, refer to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the disinfectant.

Table 2: Enzymatic cleaners Solutions Manufacturer Cidezyme/Enzol Johnson&Johnson Prolystica Steris Medizime CS Medical Hexanios G+R Laboratoires Anios Aniosyme DD1 Laboratoires Anios Salvanios pH7 Laboratoires Anios Note: Use lukewarm solutions, not exceeding 45 °C.

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Active ingredients Subtilisins Subtilisins Subtilisins Quaternary Ammoniums Biguanide derivatives

Rinse the endoscope thoroughly with a large amount of lukewarm running water. The rinse should typically be 1 minute. Do not reuse the water.

Clean the probe in enzymatic cleaner (Table 2). Follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Observe specifically dilution rates and use soak times listed in Table 2. CAUTION! Overexposure to the enzymatic cleaner can damage the probe.

Dry the probe with a soft towel before storing.

When not in use, store endoscopes freely hanging vertically to aid drying. Do not store in closed containers or anywhere condensation might occur. The probe shipping case is not recommended for storage between exams. Keep away from dirty endoscopes to prevent cross contamination. Refer to the User Manual for further information.

(minute) 5 5 3 15 15 15

Refer to this website for the complete list of chamicals compatible to TEE materials: http://www3.gehealthcare.com/en/products/categories/ultrasound/ultrasound_probes

*6T and 6T-RS probes manufactured after July 21, 2014 do not bear the CE-mark, because they are not compliant with European Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS Strandpromenaden 45 N-3191 Horten, Norway

Read and understand the user manual, including all safety information, before using the device.

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