Canon PSU-25BT User manual

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Guidelines for cleaning, disinfection, and
sterilization of transducers
Issued: 2021-04
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Canon Medical Systems.
This manual describes the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
procedures for the ultrasound transducer.
For the operating precautions and procedures for the transducers, refer
to the operation manual for each transducer.

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1. Safety Precautions
1.1 Meaning of Signal Words
In this manual, the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and are used
regarding safety and other important instructions. The signal words and their meanings are
defined as follows. Please understand their meanings clearly before reading this manual.
1.2 Safety Precautions
Observe the following precautions to ensure the safety of patients as well as operators when
performing cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization of the transducer.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
WARNING Never immerse the transducer connector or any other non-
waterproof sections into liquids such as water or cleaning solution.
Immersion may cause electric shock.
Refer to the tables and figures in section 3 for the immersible
range of each transducer model.
CAUTION 1. Precautions concerning cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
1) Observe the following precautions to prevent infection.
• Wear protective gloves when performing cleaning.*
• Wear sterile protective gloves when performing disinfection
or sterilization.*
• Wear new protective gloves each time cleaning, disinfection,
and sterilization are performed.
• Clean the transducer before and after examination.
Disinfect or sterilize the transducer as required.
• Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be
disinfected before sterilization.
• Sterilize the transducer and biopsy adaptor before and after
an ultrasound-guided biopsy procedure is performed.
Failure to do so may result in the transducer and biopsy
adaptor becoming sources of infection.
* Refer to the FDA's March 29, 1991 Medical Alert on Latex
Products.

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CAUTION 2) After cleaning, rinse the transducer thoroughly with purified
water to remove all chemical residues. After disinfection, rinse
the transducer thoroughly with sterile or deionized water to
remove all chemical residues.
Chemical residues on the transducer may be harmful to the
human body.
3) After chemical cleaning or chemical disinfection, thoroughly dry
the transducer surface.
4) After gas sterilization, degas the transducer. Gas residues on the
transducer may be harmful to the human body.
5) The efficacy of the cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and
sterilizing gases is not guaranteed by Canon Medical Systems.
Contact the manufacturers for information on the activity of the
products.
6) To ensure the prevention of infection, confirm the effectiveness
of each chemical for cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization based
on the criteria (such as effective period, number of times of use,
discoloration, and results of using the effectiveness test kit)
described in the documentation provided by the relevant
manufacturer.
7) Do not clean, disinfect, or sterilize the transducer using chemicals
or methods other than those specified in this guide. If chemicals
or methods other than those specified in this guide are used, the
transducer may not be properly cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized
or may be damaged.
8) Observe the following precautions to prevent transducer
malfunction.
• Only soft materials such as soft cloth or soft gauze should be
used when removing ultrasound gel from the transducer or
wiping water or disinfectant from the transducer surface after
cleaning or disinfection. Use of hard or abrasive cloth or gauze
may damage the transducer.
• The transducer must not be immersed in a chemical solution
for more than three hours.
• Do not permit the transducer to become overheated (more
than 60°C (140°F)) during cleaning, disinfection, and
sterilization.
• The cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization conditions, such as
the temperature and pressure, differ depending on the
product. In addition, some products cannot be subjected to
disinfection or sterilization procedures. Confirm the detailed
conditions by referring to the tables and figures in section 3.

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1.3 Chemical Hazard (for USA only)
Observe the following instruction in order to protect patients and operators from inflammation
or poisoning by chemical substances.
1.4 Precautions Concerning Restriction of Sale or Use (for USA only)
United States law restricts this device to sale or use by, or on the order of a physician.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and phthalates, which are known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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2. Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization
This section describes the methods for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Cleaning and disinfection between patients must be performed to prevent transmission of
disease.
All transducers must be thoroughly cleaned prior to disinfection.
The level of disinfection required is based on patient contact.
2.1 Cleaning
<<Items to be used: Protective gloves, cleaning solution or cleaning wipes, purified water, clean
soft cloth or gauze, single-use sponge*>>
* The single-use sponge must not include any abrasive parts or contain any abrasive cleanser.
(1) Wear protective gloves to prevent infection.
Wear new protective gloves each time cleaning is performed.
(2) If an accessory that can be disassembled (e.g., biopsy adaptor) is provided, disassemble it.
For details concerning such parts, refer to the operation manual for the transducer.
(3) Wash off all organic materials (such as blood or other bodily fluids) from the transducer
under purified water. A single-use sponge can be used for washing. Do not use a brush,
because it may damage the transducer.
(4) In accordance with the tables and figures in section 3, immerse the transducer in a cleaning
solution or wipe the transducer using wipes to dissolve or remove all remaining organic
materials. Use a single-use sponge if necessary. If dried organic materials are present on the
transducer, immerse it in the cleaning solution for a prolonged period.
(5) Remove all residual organic materials and cleaning solution from the transducer by rinsing it
under purified water. Confirm that all organic materials and cleaning solution have been
completely removed. Do not reuse the purified water.
(6) Dry the surface of the transducer using clean soft cloth or gauze. Do not use heat to dry the
transducer.
Handle the cleaning solution or wipes as described in the documentation provided by the
relevant manufacturer. To maintain the effectiveness of the cleaning solution or wipes,
ensure that the concentration, temperature, and other conditions specified in the
documentation provided by the manufacturer are met. To confirm the effectiveness of the
cleaning solution or wipes, use the criteria (such as effective period, number of times of use,
discoloration, and results of using the effectiveness test kit) described in the documentation
provided by the manufacturer.
(7) Confirm that the transducer shows no signs of damage, deformation, or peeling.

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2.2 Disinfection
Before disinfection, the transducer must be cleaned.
Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be disinfected before sterilization.
<<Items to be used: Sterile protective gloves, disinfectant, sterile water or deionized water,
sterile soft cloth or gauze>>
(1) Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
Wear new sterile protective gloves each time disinfection is performed.
(2) Disinfect the transducer using the chemicals listed in section 3 “List of Chemicals”.
(3) Rinse the transducer thoroughly with sterile or deionized water, as described in the
documentation provided by the manufacturer, in order to remove all residual disinfectant.
(Rinsing is not necessary when gas disinfection is performed using Trophon EPR or
Trophon 2.) Do not reuse the sterile or deionized water.
(4) Dry the surface of the transducer using sterile soft cloth or gauze.
Do not use heat to dry the transducer.
Handle the disinfectant as described in the documentation provided by the relevant
manufacturer.
To maintain the effectiveness of the disinfectant, ensure that the concentration, temperature,
and other conditions specified in the documentation provided by the manufacturer are met.
To confirm the effectiveness of the disinfectant, use the criteria (such as effective period,
number of times of use, discoloration, and results of using the effectiveness test kit)
described in the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
(5) Confirm that the transducer shows no signs of damage, deformation, or peeling.
2.3 Sterilization
Before sterilization, the transducer must be cleaned.
Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be disinfected before sterilization.
<<Items to be used: Sterile protective gloves, sterilant>>
* Some types of transducers cannot be sterilized or the sterilization conditions may differ.
(1) Wear sterile protective gloves to prevent infection.
Wear new sterile protective gloves each time sterilization is performed.
(2) Sterilize the transducer using the chemicals listed in section 3 “List of Chemicals”.
* Place the transducer in a sterilization packing case and then place it in the sterilizer.
(3) After gas sterilization, perform aeration to remove all gas residues on the transducer surface.
(4) Confirm that the transducer shows no signs of damage, deformation, or peeling.

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3. List of Chemicals
This section lists the chemicals used when cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing the transducer.
Refer to the lists for the available chemicals.
In addition, refer to the manuals for the chemicals for the handling details.
NOTE 1. When multiple model names included in the List of Chemicals are referred to,
note that they are abbreviated. For example, "PSU-25BT and PSU-30BT" is
abbreviated as "PSU-25BT/30BT".
2. For the transducers supported by each diagnostic ultrasound system, refer to the
operation manual supplied with the diagnostic ultrasound system.
●Type A (PSU-25BT etc.)
Never immerse the non-waterproof sections of the transducer into liquids such as water or cleaning
solution. Immersion may cause electric shock.

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Cleaning
Chemical
name/type Enzyme
Trade name CIDEZYME®
3M™ Rapid
Multi-Enzyme
cleaner
ANIOSYME
DD1 *
neodisher®
mediclean *
Manufacturer J&J 3M Company Laboratories
ANIOS
DR.
WEIGERT
GmbH & Co. KG
Country of origin Any Any FRA DEU
Concentration
(Dilution ratio)
0.8%
(125)
1%
(100)
0.5%
(200)
1%
(100)
Time 1 min. 10 min. 5 min. 10 min.
Temperat ure Room temperature Room temperature
Humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Model name Pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
PSU-25BT/30BT/70BT
PVU-375BT/382BT
Immersible range OK OK OK OK
Type A
PSU-50BT
PVU-712BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-674MV Type A OK – – –
PLU-704BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-745BTV Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-745BTF/745BTH/770ST
PVL-715RS Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-674BT/781VT/781VTE
PLU-1005BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-1204BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-681MVL Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-350BTP Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-308BTP Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-1202BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-705BTF/705BTH Type A OK OK OK OK
OK : Use of the chemical is permitted. : Use of the chemical is not permitted.
*: Not for use in the USA.
–
Country of origin :
Any : Any country
FRA : France
DEU : Germany
GBR : United Kingdom
USA : United States
JPN : Japan
AUS : Australia
CAN: Canada

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Enzyme
Isopropyl alcohol/
Ethylene Glycol
Monobutyl Ether
Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium
chloride/2-ethanol/
Alkyl polysaccharide/
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Tris tel
Pre-Clean
Wipes *
MetriZyme™ Klenzyme®Instru-Zyme®
Gel
Endozime®
Xtreme
Power*
CaviWipes™ Intercept®Wipes
Tris tel
Solutions
Limited
Metrex
Research
STERIS
Corporation
Summit
Medical
RUHOF
Corporation
Metrex
Research MEDIVATORS Inc.
GBR USA USA USA USA USA USA
Working
solution
0.77%
(130)
0.8%
(125)
Working
solution
0.2%
(500) Working solution Working solution
Wiping only 5 min. 5 min. Wiping only 2 min. Wiping only
Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature
Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
––––OKOK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
–OK –OK OK – –
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK –OK OK –
OK OK OK – OK OK –

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Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be disinfected before sterilization.
Chemical
name/type
Didecyldimethyl-
ammonium chlorides/
Quaternary ammonium
compounds
Didecyldimethyl-
ammonium chlorides
Glyoxal/Glutaral/
Didecyldimethyl-
ammonium chlorides
Trade name CLEANISEPT®
WIPES WIP'ANIOS Excel Lysoformin® 3000
Manufacturer Dr. Schumacher
GmbH
Laboratories
ANIOS
Lysoform
Disinfection Ltd.
Country of origin DEU FRA DEU
Concentration
(Dilution ratio) Working solution Working solution 2% (50)
Time Wiping only Wiping only 15 min.
Tem perat ure Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature
Humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Model name Pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
PSU-25BT/30BT/70BT
PVU-375BT/382BT
Immersible range OK OK OK
Type A
PSU-50BT
PVU-712BT Type A OK OK OK
PVU-674MV Type A – – –
PLU-704BT Type A OK OK OK
PVU-745BTV
PLU-705BTF/705BTH Type A OK* OK OK
PVU-745BTF/745BTH Type A OK* OK –
PVU-770ST, PVL-715RS Type A – OK –
PVU-674BT, PLU-1005BT Type A OK OK OK
PVU-781VT/781VTE Type A – OK OK
PLU-1204BT Type A OK OK –
PVU-681MVL Type A – OK OK
PVU-350BTP Type A – – OK
PLU-308BTP Type A OK OK OK
PLU-1202BT Type A OK OK OK
OK : Use of the chemical is permitted. : Use of the chemical is not permitted.
*: Only if the transducer is not used internally.
–
Country of origin :
Any : Any country
FRA : France
DEU : Germany
GBR : United Kingdom
USA : United States
JPN : Japan
AUS : Australia
CAN: Canada

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Benzalkonium chloride/
Didecyldimethyl-
ammonium chloride/
Polyhexamethylene
biguanide (PHMB)
Propan-2-ol
Ethanol
Didecyldimethylammonium
chloride/Alkyl (C12-16)
dimethylbenzylammonium
chloride/Alkyl (C12-C14)
ethylbenzylammonium chloride
Propan-1-ol
Ethanol
Clinell®Universal Wipes mikrozid® universal
wipes premium mikrozid® sensitive wipes mikrozid® AF liquid mikrozid® AF wipes
GAMA Healthcare Ltd. Schulke &
Mayr GmbH
Schulke &
Mayr GmbH
Schulke &
Mayr GmbH
Schulke &
Mayr GmbH
GBR DEU DEU DEU DEU
Working solution Working solution Working solution Working solution Working solution
Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only
Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature
Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK
OK – – – –
OK OK OK OK OK
–– – ––
– – OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK
– – – – –
– – OK OK OK
– – OK OK OK

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Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be disinfected before sterilization.
Chemical
name/type Ethanol Isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol/
Ethylene glycol
monobutyl ether
Sodium
hypochlorite
Trade name Ethanol Isopropyl
alcohol CaviWipes™
Dispatch®
Hospital Cleaner
Disinfectant
Towels with Bl each
Manufacturer Any
manufacturer
Any
manufacturer
Metrex
Research
The Clorox
Company
Country of origin Any Any USA USA
Concentration
(Dilution ratio)
80%
(original
solution)
70%
(original
solution)
Working solution 0.65%
(working solution)
Time Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only
Temperat ure Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Humidity Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Model name Pressure Normal
pressure
Normal
pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
PSU-25BT/30BT/70BT
PVU-375BT/382BT
Immersible range OK OK OK OK
Type A
PSU-50BT
PVU-712BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-674MV Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-704BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-745BTV Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-745BTF/745BTH/770ST
PVL-715RS Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-674BT/781VT/781VTE
PLU-1005BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-1204BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-681MVL Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-350BTP Type A OK OK – –
PLU-308BTP Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-1202BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-705BTF/705BTH Type A OK OK OK –
OK : Use of the chemical is permitted. : Use of the chemical is not permitted.
–
Country of origin :
Any : Any country
FRA : France
DEU : Germany
GBR : United Kingdom
USA : United States
JPN : Japan
AUS : Australia
CAN: Canada

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Quaternary ammonium
chlorides
Quaternary ammonium
chlorides/
Isopropyl alcohol
Decyldimethyloctyl-
ammonium chloride/
Dimethyldioctyl-
ammonium chloride/
Didecyldimethyl-
ammonium chloride/
Quaternary
ammonium
compounds,
benzyl-C12-16-
alkyldimethyl,
chlorides
Hydrogen
peroxide
Hydrogen
peroxide
Isopropanol/
Ethanol/Ethylene
glycol
monobutyl ether
(2-
Butoxyethanol)/
Didecyldimethyl-
ammonium
chloride/
Water
Octyl decyl
dimethyl
ammonium
chloride
Protex™
Ultra
Disinfectant
Wipes
Sani-Cloth®
AF3,
Sani-Cloth®
AF
Sani-Cloth®
Plus
Super
Sani-Cloth®
SONO
Ultrasound
Wipes
Oxivir 1
wipes
PREempt
Wipes CaviWipes1™
Trophon®
Companion
Cleaning
Wipes
Parker
Laboratories,
Inc.
Professional
Disposables
International,
Inc.
Professional Disposables
International, Inc.
Advanced
Ultrasound
Solutions Inc.
Diversey,
Inc.
Virox
Technologies
Inc.
Metrex
Research
Nanosonics
Limited
USA USA USA USA USA CAN USA AUS
0.232%
(working
solution)
0.28%
(working
solution)
0.25% /
14.85%
(working
solution)
0.5% /
55%
(working
solution)
Working
solution
0.5%
(working
solution)
0.5%
(working
solution)
Working
solution
Working
solution
Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only Wiping only
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Room
temperature
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
humidity
Normal
pressure
Normal
pressure
Normal
pressure
Normal
pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
Normal
pressure
Normal
pressure
Normal
pressure
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK –
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK – – – – –
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
– – – – – – – – –
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
–OKOKOK – – – – –

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Chemical
name/type
Hydrogen peroxide,
Peracetic acid Chlorine dioxide
Trade name PeraSafe™ *1
Tristel Fuse for
Instruments
Tristel Sporicidal
Wipes/
Tristel Rinse Wipes
Tristel Duo
ULT
Manufacturer DuPont Tristel Solutions Limited
Country of origin Any GBR
Concentration
(Dilution ratio)
1.62%
(61.7)
0.012%
(1 sachet in
5 liters of water)
Working solution
Time 10 min. 5 min. Wiping only
Temperat ure Room temperature Room temperature
Humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Model name Pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
PSU-25BT/30BT/70BT
PVU-375BT/382BT
Immersible range OK OK OK OK
Type A
PSU-50BT
PVU-712BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-674MV Type A OK – – –
PLU-704BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-745BTV Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-745BTF/745BTH/770ST
PVL-715RS Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-674BT/781VT/781VTE
PLU-1005BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-1204BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-681MVL Type A OK OK OK OK
PVU-350BTP Type A OK OK – –
PLU-308BTP Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-1202BT Type A OK OK OK OK
PLU-705BTF/705BTH Type A OK OK OK OK
OK : Use of the chemical is permitted. : Use of the chemical is not permitted.
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Country of origin :
Any : Any country
FRA : France
DEU : Germany
GBR : United Kingdom
USA : United States
JPN : Japan
AUS : Australia
CAN: Canada

Except for Japan and China / ⽇本・中国以外向け / 日本及中国以外的国家或地区适用
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Succindialdehyde Peracetic acid Ortho-
phthalaldehyde
Peracetic acid,
Hydrogen peroxide,
Acetic acid
gigasept® FF (new) NU-CIDEX®Anioxyde
1000 Opal™ gigasept® PAA
concentrate
mikrozid®
PAA wipes
Schülke & Mayr GmbH J&J Laboratories
ANIOS Whiteley Medical Schülke & Mayr GmbH
DEU GBR FRA AUS DEU
5%
(20)
0.35%
(working
solution)
0.15%
(working
solution)
0.57%
(Working solution)
2%
(a double-chambered
bottle into 5 liters of
water)
Working
solution
15 min.*2 60 min.*3 5 min. 30 min. 6 min. 5 min.*4 15 min.*3 Wiping only
Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature
Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
––– – OK –––
OK OK –OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK – OK OK OK – OK
OK OK –OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK – OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK –OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK – – OK OK OK – –
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
– – – OK OK OK OK OK
*1: PeraSafe™ may be classified as a sterilizing agent or as a high-level disinfectant depending on the local
regulations.
*2: For bacteria and fungi
*3: For virucidal
*4: For mycobactericidal

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Chemical
name/type Glutaraldehyde
Trade name CIDEX®CIDEX PLUS®
28 day solution MetriCide™ MetriCide™
28
MetriCide™
Plus 30
Manufacturer J&J J&J Metrex Research
Country of origin Any USA
Concentration
(Dilution ratio)
2.4%
(working
solution)
3.4%
(working
solution)
2.6%
(working
solution)
2.5%
(working
solution)
3.4%
(working
solution)
Time 45 min. 20 min. 45 min. 90 min. 90 min.
Temperat ure Room temperature 25°C (77°F)
Humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Model name Pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
PSU-25BT/30BT/70BT
PVU-375BT/382BT
Immersible range OK OK
Type A
PSU-50BT
PVU-712BT Type A OK OK
PVU-674MV Type A OK –
PLU-704BT Type A OK OK
PVU-745BTV
PLU-705BTF/705BTH Type A OK OK
PVU-745BTF/745BTH/770ST Type A OK OK
PVL-715RS Type A OK OK
PVU-674BT/781VT/781VTE
PLU-1005BT Type A OK OK
PLU-1204BT Type A OK OK
PVU-681MVL Type A OK OK
PVU-350BTP Type A OK OK
PLU-308BTP Type A OK OK
PLU-1202BT Type A OK OK
OK : Use of the chemical is permitted. : Use of the chemical is not permitted.
*1: For transducers with a thin cable, use a Trophon® EPR with a serial number beginning with 24100 or higher or a
transducer cable clamp "T-Clamp". Please contact your Trophon® EPR representative for further information.
*2: It is recommended to use Trophon®Companion Wipes or mikrozid®sensitive wipes for the reprocessing
requirements of the ultrasound transducers, including when Trophon®EPR/Trophon®2 is used for high-level
disinfection.
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Country of origin :
Any : Any country
FRA : France
DEU : Germany
GBR : United Kingdom
USA : United States
JPN : Japan
AUS : Australia
CAN: Canada

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Glutaraldehyde Ortho-
phthalaldehyde Hydrogen peroxide
WAVICIDE®-01 Sporicidin®CIDEX®OPA Trophon®
EPR*2 Trophon®2*2 SPOROX®Ⅱ
Revital-Ox™
Resert®
High Level
Disinfectant
Medical Chemical
Corporation Contec Inc. J&J Nanosonics Limited Sultan Healthcare STERIS Corporation
USA USA Any AUS USA USA
2.5%
(working solution)
1.12%
(working
solution)
0.55%
(working solution)
Use the disinfectant cartridges
specifically designed for the
disinfection device.
There are no disinfection related
parameters (temperature,
humidity, pressure, or time)
to be set by the operator.
7.5%
(working solution)
2%
(working solution)
45 min. 20 min. 12 min. 30 min. 8 min.
Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature Room temperature
Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity Normal humidity
Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure Normal pressure
OK OK OK OK*1 OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK*1 OK OK OK
– – OK OK OK – OK
OK OK OK OK*1 OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK*1 OK OK –
OK OK OK OK*1 OK OK OK
OK OK OK – – OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
OK –OK OK OK OK OK
OK OK OK – – – –
OK OK OK – – OK OK
OK OK OK OK*1 OK OK OK

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Sterilization
Note that local regulations may require that the transducer be disinfected before sterilization.
Chemical
name/type Ethylene oxide gas *1 Hydrogen peroxide plasma *2
Trade name Ethylene oxide gas STERRAD®
50/100S/200/NX
STERRAD®
100NX
Manufacturer Any manufacturer J&J
Country of origin Any Any
Concentration
(Dilution ratio) 10% 20%*5 Use STERRAD system cassettes specifically designed for the sterilizer.
Time
Exposure time:
7 hours
Aeration time:
12 hours
Exposure time:
3.5 hours
Aeration time:
12 hours
Select [SHORT Cycle] for
STERRAD 100S/200 *4 and
[STANDARD Cycle] for
STERRAD NX.
There are no sterilization
related parameters
(temperature, humidity,
pressure, or time) to be
set by the operator.
Select [EXPRESS Cycle].
There are no
sterilization related
parameters
(temperature,
humidity, pressure, or
time) to be set by the
operator.
Tem perat ure 50°C (122°F) 60°C (140°F)
Humidity 50%
Model name Pressure 980 hPa [gauge]
PSU-25BT/30BT/70BT
PVU-375BT/382BT –– OK OK*7, *8
PSU-50BT
PVU-712BT – – – –
PVU-674MV – – – –
PLU-704BT – – OK OK*7, *8
PVU-745BTV – OK*6 OK OK*7, *8
PVU-745BTF/745BTH –OK*6 OK OK*7, *8
PVL-715RS – – OK –
PVU-770ST – – OK OK*7, *8
PVU-674BT
PLU-1005BT –– OK OK*7, *8
PLU-1204BT – – OK OK*7, *8
PVU-681MVL – – – –
PVU-350BTP*3 OK OK*6 OK OK*7, *8
PLU-308BTP*3 OK OK*6 OK OK*7, *8
PVU-781VT/781VTE –OK*6 OK OK*7, *8
PLU-1202BT – OK*6 OK OK*7, *8
PLU-705BTF/705BTH –OK*6 OK OK*7, *8
OK : Use of the chemical is permitted. : Use of the chemical is not permitted.
*1: After sterilization, thoroughly degas the transducer to remove all gas residues on the transducer.
*2: Note that the label on the transducer may fade. This is not an abnormality.
*3: The biopsy adaptors, needle stopper, and depth gauge supplied with the transducer can be also sterilized by high-
pressure steam sterilization (temperature: 134°C (273.2°F), holding time: 18 min).
*4: For STERRAD 100S/200 for the USA, no Cycle option is provided.
*5: Not for use in the USA.
*6: These items have been confirmed to withstand 120 cycles of sterilization using the method described in this
manual.
*7: One transducer can be sterilized per sterilization cycle. Do not perform sterilization for more than one item at a
time.
*8: There may be sticky areas on the cable, however, this is not a fault. If there are sticky areas, wipe them with a soft
cloth or gauze moistened with ethanol.
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Country of origin :
Any : Any country
FRA : France
DEU : Germany
GBR : United Kingdom
USA : United States
JPN : Japan
AUS : Australia
CAN: Canada

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Except for Japan and China / ⽇本・中国以外向け / 日本及中国以外的国家或地区适用
4. Other Information
●For Europe
CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS EUROPE B.V.
https://eu.medical.canon
For other countries, please contact your local distributor.
●Legal manufacturer
Zilverstraat 1, 2718 RP
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands
Canon Medical Systems Corporation
1385, Shimoishigami, Otawara-shi, Tochigi 324-8550, Japan
EC REP