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Chapter 2: Cleaning and disinfecting the iViz ultrasound
system
Cleaning and disinfecting .............................................................................................................................. 4
Cleaning and disinfecting the system and protective case .............................................................................................. 5
Cleaning and disinfecting the transducer .............................................................................................................................. 6
Determining the required cleaning and disinfection level ......................................................................... 6
Level A: Intermediate-level disinfection (non-critical) ....................................................................................................... 7
Level B: High-level disinfection (semi-critical) ..................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning the iViz carry case ......................................................................................................................... 13
Storing ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Transporting ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Disposing of the system ............................................................................................................................... 13
Compatible cleaners and disinfectants (system and transducers) ........................................................... 14
Compatible cleaners and disinfectants (accessories) ................................................................................ 17
Compatible high-level disinfectants compatible (transducers) ............................................................... 17
This chapter contains instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the iViz ultrasound system, transducers, and
accessories. Use the FUJIFILM SonoSite recommendations when cleaning and disinfecting your ultrasound
system, transducer, and accessories. Use the cleaning recommendations in the accessory manufacturer’s
instructions when cleaning or disinfecting your accessories.
The system and transducers must becleaned and disinfected after each exam. It is important to follow these
cleaning and disinfecting instructions without skipping any steps.
See www.sonosite.com/transducers for images of transducers.
Also included is a listing of disinfectants that SonoSite has tested and deemed compatible with the iViz
system, transducers, and accessories. This information is presented in the following tables.
Table 2-1,“Cleaning and disinfection guidelines”on page 7 shows compatibility between disinfectants,
the system, and transducers.
Table 2-6, “Cleaners and disinfectants compatible with iViz accessories”on page 17 shows
compatibility between disinfectants and accessories.
Table 2-7, “High-level disinfectants compatible with iViz transducers”on page 17 shows compatibility
between high-level disinfectants and transducers.
Note
The system and transducers must becleaned and disinfected after each exam. It is
important to follow these cleaning and disinfecting instructions without skipping
any steps.