Caring for your ultrasound system and transducers
Philips Ultrasound systems and transducers require proper care, cleaning and handling. Reasonable care includes inspection, cleaning and disinfection or sterilization, as necessary.
Philips provides information and instructions to help you effectively clean, disinfect and sterilize your Philips Ultrasound system and transducers. Additionally, these instructions help avoid damage during cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, which could void your warranty.
Care and cleaning
Before you attempt to clean or disinfect a Philips Ultrasound system or its transducers, read the information provided and strictly observe all warnings and cautions. Pay special attention to the information in the “Safety” section.
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Connector cleaning procedure
This video will demonstrate the proper procedure for cleaning system receptacles and/or the connector on transducers. This procedure can be used for preventive maintenance and/or a basic troubleshooting step while dealing with the image quality issues.
Compatible disinfectants and cleaning solutions
This document lists the disinfectants and cleaning solutions that are compatible with your Philips Ultrasound systems and transducers. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using disinfectants and cleaning solutions.
Because of the large number of available cleaning and disinfection products, it is impossible to have an all-inclusive list. If you are unsure of the suitability of a particular product, please contact your Philips representative for more information.
If your specific transducer is not listed in the documentation, see your system User Manual, which contains information that is specific to your system and transducers.
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TEE Transducer Guidance
This Philips HLD (High-Level Disinfection) instructional demonstration provides a comprehensive overview of cleaning and high-level disinfection procedures for the TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) transducer. The video demonstrates three methods:
- Manual Cleaning and Manual High-Level Disinfection: Step-by-step instructions on how to manually clean and disinfect the transducer, emphasizing the importance of not exposing the handle or connector to liquids.
- Manual Cleaning with ASTRA TEE Automated Machine: Instructions on manually cleaning the transducer followed by the use of the ASTRA TEE automated machine for achieving high-level disinfection.
- Bedside Cleaning with TEEClean Automated Machine: This method involves a quick bedside cleaning followed by automated cleaning and high-level disinfection using the TEEClean system.
Each method emphasizes the critical steps of avoiding liquid exposure to non-immersible parts of the transducer, ensuring thorough drying, and performing safety inspections post-cleaning.
Additionally, the demonstration advises consulting Philips Service or the care and cleaning instructions for detailed guidance or troubleshooting.
Download the transducer cleaning instruction