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Maintenance and disinfection<\/h4>

1 The MicrUs scanner and probe<\/h5>
Note: The MicrUs scanner and probe do not require servicing.<\/h6>

Performance and Safety Checks see in the table below:<\/p>
Recommended Maintenance<\/strong><\/td>Frequency<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General cleaning<\/td>As Needed<\/td><\/tr>
Inspect the system, cables and probes<\/td>Before Use\/Daily<\/td><\/tr>
System accuracy and performance verification<\/td>Annually<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/a>1.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General cleaning<\/h5>

The PC\/Laptop\/Tablet screen and all external surfaces may be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with a neutral detergent. Do not use solutions with chlorine, ammonia, fluoro-carbons or hydrocarbons. Do not use abrasive cleaners or high fiber wipes that may scratch the surface.<\/p>
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NOTE: <\/strong><\/p>

Before cleaning the PC, ensure it is powered off and the mains power cable and USB cable are disconnected.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

<\/a>1.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inspecting the System<\/h5>

Examine the exterior for cleanliness and general physical condition. Ensure the housing is intact, hardware is present and secure, and labelling is legible. Check the cables . If there is any peeling or cracking of the outside insulation, carefully disconnect the cable and replace it with a new one.<\/p>

<\/a>1.3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Probe maintenance and disinfection<\/h5>
<\/a>1.3.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recommended Procedures for Probe Processing<\/h6>

Inspect probe cable, connector and grey lens surface. Contacts on the probe connector must be without bends. The surface of probe lens must be clean without tears or bubbles. Check for any crack in the casing which will allow liquid to enter the probe (especially joints such as cable\/connector and cable\/probe). If any such damage is found do not use the probe till replaced.<\/p>

Use care to avoid getting solution in the probe connector.<\/p>

Do not wipe the strain relief\/housing joint, the strain relief, or the cable with isopropyl alcohol.<\/strong> Isopropyl alcohol will be absorbed by the silicon, soften it and making it susceptible to damage. This and any mechanical damage is not covered by the warranty<\/strong>.<\/p>

<\/a>1.3.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General Cleansing for Transducers Used in Non-Invasive Procedures<\/h6>
  1. After every participant, wipe the ultrasound transmission gel off the transducer.<\/li>
  2. Wipe the transducer and cable with a dry or water-moistened soft cloth.<\/li>
  3. Wipe or spray the transducer with:<\/li><\/ol>