TEE Probe Care Card

TEE Probe Care Card

ENGLISH

The expected service life of the TEE probe is 5 years or 3250 (adult) / 1300 (pediatric) use cycles (whichever comes first), provided the user follows the maintenance and care instructions on this card and in the user manual.

(6VT-D / 6Tc / 6Tc-RS / 9T / 9T-RS) Immersion process

We strongly recommend not to apply anaesthetic sprays directly to the endosope. With the exception of neonate, it is important to use a bite guard during the probe intubation, the examination and the extubation. Keep the bite guard in place until the probe is completely extubated.

Rinse the endoscope thoroughly with a large amount of lukewarm running water to remove residual detergent or gel. The rinse should be performed for a minimum of 1 minute. Do not reuse the water.

Handle the probe with care. Do not drop the connector or scanhead. Use a disposable scanhead protection cover when carrying the probe.

Wipe dry the surfaces of the endoscope with a soft, lint-free towel.

Table 1: High level disinfectants Solutions Manufacturer Perasafe Antec International Sekusept Aktiv Ecolab TD-100 & TD-5 CS Medical TD-100 & TD-8 CS Medical Anioxyde 1000 Laboratoires Anios Cidex Johnson&Johnson Cidex OPA Johnson&Johnson Cidex Plus Johnson&Johnson DisOPA Johnson&Johnson Nu-Cidex Johnson&Johnson Metricide Metrex Research Corp. Wavicide-01 Medical chemical Corp.

Active ingredients Peracetic acid Peracetic acid Glutaraldehyde Ortho-phtalaldehyde Peracetic acid Glutaraldehyde Ortho-phtalaldehyde Glutaraldehyde Ortho-phtalaldehyde Peracetic acid Glutaraldehyde Glutaraldehyde

(minute) 15 15 Auto Auto 15 45 12 45 12 15 45 45

If immediate rinsing is not possible, dry off the endoscope with a wipe or cloth moistened with water.

Process the TEE probe immediately after extraction from the patient. Do not allow bodily fluids to dry on the probe.

Rinse the endoscope shaft three times with large amounts of deionized (DI) or sterile running water. Do not reuse any of the water. Each rinse should be performed for a minimum of 1 minute. For further details, refer to the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the disinfectant.

Immerse the endoscope shaft in the disinfection fluid (Table 1). Follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Specifically, adhere to dilution rates, temperature requirements and soak times. CAUTION! Overexposure to the disinfection fluid can damage the probe.

Table 2: Enzymatic cleaners Solutions Manufacturer Cidezyme/Enzol Johnson&Johnson Prolystica Steris Medizime CS Medical Hexanios G+R Laboratoires Anios Aniosyme DD1 Laboratoires Anios Salvanios pH7 Laboratoires Anios Note: Use lukewarm solutions, not exceeding 45 °C.

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Active ingredients Subtilisins Subtilisins Subtilisins Quaternary Ammoniums Biguanide derivatives

Rinse the endoscope thoroughly with a large amount of lukewarm running water. The rinse should be performed for a minimum of 1 minute. Do not reuse the water.

Clean the probe in enzymatic cleaner (Table 2). Follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions. Observe specifically the manufacturer’s dilution rates and soak times. CAUTION! Overexposure to the enzymatic cleaner can damage the probe.

Dry the probe with a soft, lint-free towel before storing.

When not in use, store endoscopes freely hanging vertically to aid drying. Do not store in closed containers or anywhere condensation might occur. The probe shipping case is not recommended for storage between exams. Keep away from dirty endoscopes to prevent cross contamination. Refer to the User Manual for further information.

(minute) 5 5 3 15 15 15

Refer to this website for the complete list of chemicals compatible to TEE materials: http://www3.gehealthcare.com/en/products/categories/ultrasound/ultrasound_probes

GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS Strandpromenaden 45 N-3191 Horten, Norway

Read and understand the user manual, including all safety information, before using the device.

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