4.1 Point of use (Pre-cleaning)
Pre-cleaning should be done immediately after
each use. The procedure is as follows:
1) Remove the probe cover .
2) Clean the probe of all patient's blood or fluid with running
tap water until the surface of the probe looks visually clean.
3) Wipe the whole surface of the probe with gauze pad and remove
superficial visible impurities.
4.2 Containment and transportation
Putting
the
exclusive shock and damage proof container for
transportation is recommended. It is recommended that instruments
are reprocessed as soon as possible and not later than 4 hours after
usage.
4.3 Manual Cleaning and disinfection
Prepare following items before manual
cleaning and disinfection:
a) Detergent: Cidezyme® (Johnson &
Johnson, #2258) or another cleaning
agent with approved material
compatibility for this medical device
b) Disinfectant: Cidex® OPA (Johnson &
Johnson, # 20391) or another
disinfectant with approved material
compatibility for this medical device
c) Two tanks, one for cleaning and one
for disinfection - optional:
1 additional tank for rinsing with
deionized/tap water (sufficient size
for immersion of the immersible part of the probe at full length)
d) Soft, fluff free cloth or single use towel
e) Personal protective equipment (gloves, water repellent
protective skirt, face protection mask or protective glasses,
see also instructions of the manufacturer for the detergent and
the disinfectant)
contaminated
equipment
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Point of use
(Pre-cleaning)
Containment and
into
transportation
Manual cleaning and
disinfection
Manual Cleaning
Rinsing after manual
cleaning
Manual Disinfection
Rinsing after manual
disinfection
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