7 Clean the TRANSDUCER CABLE AND BODY to remove any debris or bodily fluids. Use the following
procedure:
a Use either a pre-moistened wipe or a soft cloth dampened with cleaner or disinfectant. Choose a cleaner
from the list of approved cleaners.
Approved cleaners/disinfectants for the transducer:
Product
SaniCloth AF3 (gray top)
SaniCloth Plus (red top)
PI-Spray II
1
For maximum effectiveness, the component being cleaned must remain wet with disinfectant for a minimum
period of time.
2
Qualified for use as an intermediate-level disinfectant for mycobacteria. For a more complete list, refer to the
cleaners and disinfection document available at www.sonosite.com.
b Remove all gel, debris, and bodily fluids from the system.
c With a new wipe, clean the cable and transducer, starting from the cable, wiping toward the scanhead.
This method helps to avoid cross-contamination.
Caution
d Observe the minimum wet contact time recommended by the manufacturer. Monitor the transducer
for wet appearance. Re-apply with a new wipe if no longer wet.
Cleaning and disinfecting
Compatible Transducer
2
C11x, C60x. C60xi, C8x, HFL38x,
HFL50x, ICTx, L25x, L38x, L38xi, P10x,
P11x, P21x, SLAx
HFL50x, L52x
C11x, C60x. C60xi, C8x, HFL38x,
HFL50x, ICTx, L25x, L38x, L38xi, L52x,
P10x, P11x, P21x, SLAx
Do not allow moisture near the electronic components of the connector.
Minimum wet contact
1
time
3 minutes
3 minutes
10 minutes
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