Care and Disinfection Guide
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Intracavity Transducer (ICT) Transducer Care Step 1of 2: Clean the transducer WARNINGS
Caution
Be sure to use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever necessary. DO NOT skip any steps or abbreviate the cleaning process in any way. DO NOT allow bodily fluids to dry on the transducer. Always clean the transducer immediately after use.
Table 1: Compatible cleaners and disinfectants for cleaning the system and transducer Cleaner
Wet Contact Times
SaniCloth Plus (red top)
3 minutes
SaniCloth AF3 (grey top)
3 minutes
PI-Spray II
10 minutes
Immediately after extracting the device from the patient, wipe the transducer from the cable to the scanhead, with a pre-moistened wipe from Table 1, “Compatible cleaners and disinfectants for cleaning the system and transducer”or a cloth dampened with cleaner. Be sure to remove all visible biological material.
Cautions
DO NOT use unapproved cleaning agents. DO NOT spray or immerse the connector with any fluid.
Note
After thoroughly cleaning, proceed to disinfection in step 2 of 2.
Step 2 of 2: Disinfect and store the transducer WARNINGS
Cautions
Be sure to use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever necessary. DO NOT skip any steps or abbreviate the disinfection process in any way. DO NOT use unapproved disinfecting agents. DO NOT immerse the connector in any fluid. DO NOT soak the transducer longer than recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Cannot be submerged Can be submerged
Cable
Scanhead
2 inches
Connector
Table 2: Approved high-level disinfectants and soak times Disinfectant
Temperature
Disinfectant Soak Duration
Clean Water Soak Time
Cidex
23° C (73° F)
45 minutes
3 x 1 minute
1
If using an automated disinfection process, follow manufacturer procedures. For manual disinfection, do the
following:
At the disinfection station: Check the expiration of the disinfectant.
A Check the temperature and concentration of the solution. Disinfect the transducer and cable by soaking in the disinfection fluid. Rinse the transducer by soaking it for at least one minute, three separate times, in a large volume of sterile or filtered water (at least two liters). Discard the rinse water after each rinse.
B B
WARNING
Chemical disinfectants can cause harm to the patient if not completely removed.
Dry the transducer and cable with a sterile, non-linting towel. Store the transducer in accordance with your organization’s policies. For more information on cleaning, disinfecting, transporting, and storing the ICT transducer, refer to the ultrasound system user guide.
C
Inspect the transducer for damage, such as cracks or splitting that might allow fluid to enter.
Manufacturer FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. 21919 30th Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021 USA T: 1-888-482-9449 or 1-425-951-1200 F: 1-425-951-1201
Caution
EC Authorized Representative FUJIFILM SonoSite B.V. Joop Geesinkweg 140 1114 AB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Australia Sponsor
FUJIFILM SonoSite Australasia Pty Ltd 114 Old Pittwater Road BROOKVALE, NSW, 2100 Australia
Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
SonoSite and the SonoSite logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. in various jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Patents: US 6,371,918, CA 2,373,065, DE 60021552.0, FR 1175173 and GB 1175173. Copyright © 2019 FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. All Rights reserved. Part Number: P19438-03 Publication Date: September 2019
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Manufacturer FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. 21919 30th Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021 USA T: 1-888-482-9449 or 1-425-951-1200 F: 1-425-951-1201
Caution
EC Authorized Representative FUJIFILM SonoSite B.V. Joop Geesinkweg 140 1114 AB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Australia Sponsor
FUJIFILM SonoSite Australasia Pty Ltd 114 Old Pittwater Road BROOKVALE, NSW, 2100 Australia
Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
SonoSite and the SonoSite logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. in various jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Patents: US 6,371,918, CA 2,373,065, DE 60021552.0, FR 1175173 and GB 1175173. Copyright © 2019 FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. All Rights reserved. Part Number: P19438-03 Publication Date: September 2019
P19438-03
*P19438-03*