Cleaning and disinfecting
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock, before cleaning always disconnect the system from the
power supply and remove it from the stand.
To avoid injury, always use protective eyewear and gloves when performing
cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
To avoid infection:
• Ensure that the solution expiration date has not passed.
• The level of disinfection required for a product is dictated by the type of tissue it
Caution:
Use only recommended cleaners or disinfectants on surfaces. Immersion-type
disinfectants are not tested for use on surfaces.
To clean and disinfect a peripheral, refer to its manufacturer's instructions. For the bar code
scanner, also see Bar Code Scanner User Guide.
To clean and disinfect the stand or TTC
You can clean and disinfect the exterior surface of the stand or TTC using a recommended
cleaner or disinfectant. For the most recent list of approved products, see www.sonosite.com.
1 Do one of the following:
• If cleaning the stand, unplug the power supply, detach any cables from the system and
mini‐dock, and remove the system and mini‐dock.
• If cleaning the TTC, remove it from the stand. See "To remove the TTC" on page 8.
2 Clean the surfaces using a soft cloth lightly dampened in a mild soap or detergent cleaning
solution.
Apply the solution to the cloth rather than the surface.
3 Wipe the surfaces with the disinfecting solution. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
the disinfecting solution, including exposure time and temperature for effective disinfection.
4 Air dry or towel dry with a clean cloth.
For information about cleaning the peripherals, see the manufacturer's instructions.
contacts during use. Ensure that the solution strength and duration of contact are
appropriate for the equipment. For information, see the disinfectant label
instructions and the recommendations of the Association for Professionals in
Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and FDA.
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