What wipes are safe for ultrasound probes?
SONO® Ultrasound Wipes are made SPECIFICALLY for ultrasound. It’s the only disinfectant wipe that has been tested to NOT damage your transducers and equipment. It’s safe to handle without gloves, safe to use on LCD/Touch Screens and it’s been tested on all major ultrasound manufacturers.
How do you sterilize an ultrasound transducer?
Wipe the probe with a probe-compatible low-level disinfection (LLD) quaternary ammonium-, hydrogen peroxide-, or bleach-based wipe, or with a soft cloth sprayed with one of those disinfectants.
Which is the best way of cleaning the transducer of an ultrasound machine?
Use a damp gauze pad or other soft cloth and a small amount of mild nonabrasive liquid soap (household dishwashing liquid is ideal) to thoroughly cleanse the transducer. Consider the use of a small brush, especially for crevices and areas of angulation, depending on the design of the particular transducer.
Are Sono wipes safe?
Even though SONO Disinfecting Wipes effectively eliminate dangerous germs, they’re still safe for everyday use. No gloves required. They’re the best solution for disinfecting almost everything while traveling, from your plane seat and tray table, to the door knobs and TV remote in hotel rooms.
Who makes CaviWipes?
Metrex Research
CaviWipes are produced by Metrex Research. Metrex Research researches, develops, and manufactures a range of healthcare products. Metrex Research produces industry leading infection control products.
What is the active ingredient in CaviWipes?
Isopropanol
EPA registered Intermediate Level Disinfectant: Tuberculocidal, Bactericidal, Virucidal, Fungicidal. Cavi-Wipes Active Ingredients: Isopropanol (17.2%) and Ammomium Chloride. Kills TB in 3 minutes. Kills HBV, HCV, MRSA, HIV, HSV in 2 minutes.
Can you take disinfecting wipes on a plane?
Sanitizing Wipes: Wet wipes, in any quantity, can be carried on. This includes baby wipes! Disinfectant sprays: You are allowed to have sprays in your carry-on bag as long as they do not exceed 3.4 oz.
Are CaviWipes high level disinfectant?
CaviCide Disinfectant Cleaner CaviCide is a convenient, ready-to-use, intermediate-level surface disinfectant which is effective against TB, HBV, HCV, viruses (hydrophilic and lipophilic), bacteria (including MRSA and VRE) and fungi.
Can I use abrasive paper products to clean my ge ultrasound probe?
DO NOT use abrasive paper products when cleaning or wiping a GE Ultrasound probe. The use of abrasive wipes can damage the soft lens (acoustic window). You can also download the Ultrasound Probe Cleaning & Disinfecting Manual from our GE Healthcare Support Documentation Library.
Where can I find more information about cleaning GE Healthcare products?
To learn more about cleaning GE Healthcare products, visit our Cleaner Compatibility website. Before cleaning and disinfecting ultrasound probes, read the probes processing chapter in the GE Ultrasound System’s User Manual.
Why GE Healthcare ultrasound systems?
Every GE Healthcare ultrasound system is designed with you, your specialty, and your patients in mind. You’re devoted to providing the best patient care. We’re committed to providing technologies to help you excel every day. Extraordinary images. Specialized systems. Innovative solutions.
Why choose Gege healthcare’s transducers?
GE Healthcare’s advanced transducer technology helps provide exceptional image quality and is available in a broad range of transducers designed to meet the needs of your specialty. Learn more about our transducers and recommended care and handling procedures.