Ultrasound Transducers Care Safety and Cleaning

 

 

Transducer Care & Safety Guidelines

 
Handle all transducers with care.
Prevent damage to transducers by placing them in their holder, carrying case or storage drawer when not in use.
Do not drop or subject transducer to any type of mechanical shock. Impact may compromise probe operation, safety features or result in sharp edges that could damage the protective sheath and/ or injure sensitive tissue.
 
Inspect transducer lens, cable & housing before each exam.
 
Do not use damaged transducers. Injury to the operator or patient may occur if cracks, cuts, sharp edges or exposed wiring exist. Cleaning and/ or gel solutions may leak into the transducer resulting in electrical shock. Discontinue use and notify the GE Service representative.
Avoid unnecessary stress or bending to cable.
Do not twist, kink or pinch cable. Excessive bending or stress on cable may result in damage to its insulating
 
properties causing shock to the patient or operator.
 
Strictly follow the immersion table provided in this guide when cleaning & disinfecting probes.
Do not soak transducer longer than recommended by germicide manufacturer.
Do not immerse transducer connector in germicide.
Use only compatible gels and germicides and strictly follow the manufacturers instructions when applying, cleaning & disinfecting transducers.
Do not use non-recommended coupling gels that contain lotions, mineral oil, olive oil, lanolin, polyethylene glycol, dimethylsilicone, methyl or ethyl parabens.
Do not clean transducers with non-recommended germicides that contain methanol, ethanol, bleach or alcohol.
Do not steam, heat autoclave or use ethylene oxide (EO) gas processes on general surface or TE/TV/TR transducers.
 
Transducer Cleaning Guide
Note: Prevent disease transmission by properly cleaning & disinfecting transducer surfaces (between patients) that come in contact with body tissue.
Refer to the APIC Guidelines for Selection & Use of Disinfectants.
Always use sterile, legally marketed transducer sheaths for intra-cavitary, intra-operative and biopsy procedures.
GE does not substantiate the claims of infection control capabilities of recommended germicides.
Strictly follow the germicide manufacturers instructions for duration of contact time.
Failure to do so may result in ineffective decontamination, as well as, severe lens damage & transducer failure not covered under the GE product warranty.

Cleaning - All Transducers
Disconnect transducer from ultrasound console and rinse probe with a warm nonabrasive soap & water solution.
Meticulously scrub transducer as needed with a soft brush, sponge or gauze pad to remove all gel and bio-residues.
Air dry or dry with soft cloth or gauze pad.
Low Level Disinfecting: General Surface Transducers
After cleaning transducer: Spray, wipe or immerse transducer in a disinfectant (see Table) as directed by the germicide manufacturer. Thoroughly rinse with sterile water and pat dry with a soft sponge, cloth or gauze pad.
High Level Disinfecting: TE/TV/TR Transducers
After cleaning transducer: Immerse transducers that come in contact with mucous membranes, blood or other body fluids in a GE-compatible high level disinfectant
Strictly follow the germicide manufacturers instructions. Thoroughly rinse with sterile water and pat dry with a soft sponge, cloth or gauze pad.
 
Note: Use quality gel to protect your probe .
 
 
 

 

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