7 Clean the TRANSDUCER CABLE AND BODY to remove any debris. 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
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SaniCloth AF3
SaniCloth Plus
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.
3
The P11x transducer is not licensed for use in Canada.
4
The L52x transducer is for veterinary use only.
Refer to the cleaners and disinfection tool available at
more complete list of approved cleaners and disinfectants.
b Remove all gel and debris 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
Do not allow moisture near the electronic components of the connector.
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
C11x, C60x, C60xi, C8x, HFL38x,
HFL50x, ICTx, L25x, L38x, L38xi, P10x,
3
P11x
, P21x, SLAx
4
HFL50x, L52x
C11x, C60x, C60xi, C8x, HFL38x,
HFL50x, ICTx, L25x, L38x, L38xi, L52x
4
P10x, P11x
, P21x, SLAx
www.sonosite.com/support/cleaners-disinfectants
Minimum wet contact time
3 minutes
3 minutes
10 minutes
3
,
1
for a
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