b Ensure that the connector and most of the cable remain out of the fluid. You may submerge 2 inches
(5 cm) of the cable proximal to the transducer scanhead.
Connector
Do not submerge
Transducer component names
Figure 1
12 Rinse the transducer three separate times using the following procedure:
WARNING
a Rinse the transducer in clean, running water according to the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions
(at least one minute).
b Ensure that the connector and at least 12-18 inches (31-46 cm) of the cable from the connector remain
dry.
c Repeat this step until the transducer has been rinsed three separate times.
13 Dry the transducer with a sterile lint-free cloth.
14 Dispose of the disinfectant according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
14
High-level disinfectants can cause harm to the patient if not completely removed
from the transducer. Follow the manufacturer's rinse instructions to remove
chemical residue.
Cable
Maximum
5 cm
(2 inches)
Scan head
Cleaning and disinfecting