Cleaning And Disinfecting - VisualSonics Vevo MD Manual De Instrucciones

Cleaning and disinfecting

The system and transducer must be cleaned and disinfected after each exam. It is
important to follow these cleaning and disinfecting instructions without skipping any
steps.
System
Determining the required cleaning and disinfecting level
Note: Please be aware that you must perform both a cleaning as well as a
disinfection for each component.
The level of cleaning and disinfecting required for the system and transducer is
dictated by the type of tissue it contacts during use. Use the
guide on the facing page to determine the level of cleaning and disinfecting required.
Spaulding classifications
Spaulding classifications (non-critical, semi-critical) determine the approach for
cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment based on the device, the way it has been
used, and the risk of infection. The system and transducer are designed for use within
the Spaulding classifications of non-critical and semi-critical, as per the
disinfecting guide on the facing page.
8 Cleaning and Disinfecting - English
Transducer
Cleaning and disinfecting
Cleaning and