Chapter 6 Maintenance; Maintenance; Cleaning; Disinfection - EDAN INSTRUMENTS SONOTRAX Serie Manual Del Usuario

SONOTRAX Series Ultrasonic Pocket Doppler User Manual

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance

The probe acoustic surface is frangible and must be handled with care.
Gel must be wiped from the probe after use. These precautions will prolong the life of the
unit.
The user must check that the equipment does not have visible evidence of damage that may
affect the pregnant woman's safety or SONOTRAX Series capability before use. The
recommended inspection interval is once per month or less. If damage is evident, replacement
is recommended before use.
The equipment should undergo periodic safety testing to insure proper personnel isolation
from leakage currents. This should include leakage current measurement. The recommended
testing interval is once every two years or as specified in the institution's test and inspection
protocol.
The accuracy of FHR is controlled by the equipment and can not be adjusted by user. If the
FHR result is distrustful, please use other method such as stethoscope to verify immediately
or contact local distributor or manufacturer to get help.

6.2 Cleaning

Before cleaning, switch off the power and take out the batteries.
Keep the exterior surface of the device clean and free of dust and dirt, clean exterior surface
(display screen included) of the unit with a dry, soft cloth. If necessary, clean it with a soft
cloth soaked in a solution of soap, or water and wipe dry with a clean cloth immediately.
Wipe the probe with soft cloth to remove any remaining coupling gel. Clean with soap and
water only.
CAUTION : Don't use strong solvent, for example, acetone.
CAUTION : Never use an abrasive such as steel wool or metal polish.
CAUTION : Do not allow any liquid to enter the product, and do not
immerse any part of the device into any liquid.
CAUTION : Avoid pouring liquids on the device while cleaning.
CAUTION : Don't remain any cleaning solution on the surface of the
device.
NOTE: Wipe the surface of probe with 70% ethanol or isopropranol alcohol,
self-air dry, or clean with a clean, dry cloth.
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6.3 Disinfection

Clean the equipment exterior surface, probe, etc. as above. For the disinfecting of 2.0MHz
waterproof probe/ 3.0MHz waterproof probe, immerse the probe into the solutions of
Benzalkonium Bromide, 0.5% Chlorhexidine, 2% Glutaraldehyde or 75% ethanol to disinfect.
Wipe the probe with a clean, dry cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
NOTE: Please pay attention to the height when the probe is immersed in order
to prevent the sterilant from entering the probe socket.
CAUTION : Never try to sterilize the probe or equipment by low
temperature steam or other methods.
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