Cleaning, Disinfection And Sterilization Precautions - Hitachi UST-9120 Instruction Manual

MN1-5531 Rev. 10

1-2-3. Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization precautions

Warning
Wear protective gloves and other protective gear during cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Handling of the probe with your bare hands before sterilization can result in an infection.
After soaking in cleaning agents, thoroughly wash the probe with running water.
Residual cleaning agents can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
After soaking in a disinfectant, throughly wash the equipment with deionized water. Leavings of the
disinfectant can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Perform aeration completely after gas sterilization.
Residual gas can cause an adverse reaction on the bodies of the operator or patient.
Do not clean, disinfect or sterilize using procedures other than those specified in this manual.
Infection could result due to incomplete cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. It can also result in
damage to the probe or reduced performance. The probe cannot withstand autoclave sterilization or
boiling and other types of sterilization at temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F).
For details on the usage conditions of chemicals and sterilization procedures, refer to the documentation
supplied with the respective chemical or sterilization equipment.
Infection could result due to incomplete or sterilization. This could also cause deterioration of the
probe.
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