How to Disinfect
Vscan Air CL Pre-Treatment at the Point of Use (Required for all Vscan Air CL probes)
The pre-treatment step is for removal of gel and to minimize risk for cross contamination.
- After each use,
- remove the protective sheath from the Vscan Air CL if used.
- gently remove all coupling gel from the Vscan Air CL by wiping with a soft, low lint cloth.
- Wipe the Vscan Air CL with one of the wipes (listed in the website https://gehealthcare.com/probecare or https://www.gehealthcare.com/products/ultrasound/ultrasound-transducers) from the lens of one transducer to the other. Dispose the cloth, wipe and gloves in the clinical trash.
- After each use, inspect the lenses and housing of the Vscan Air CL. Look for any damage that would allow liquid to enter the Vscan Air CL.
Manual cleaning is required to ensure the Vscan Air CL is cleaned to the extent necessary for further processing.
When cleaning select one of the cleaning methods described in Cleaning Using Wipes or Cleaning Using a Solution.
Reprocessing Recommendation (Frequency)
After Each Use
- Inspect the Vscan Air CL (See ‘Inspecting the Vscan Air’).
- Clean the Vscan Air CL.
- If required, clean the display device.caution
The display device should be cleaned and/or disinfected according to the device manufacturer's recommendations. Please be aware that medical grade display devices often supports a wider range of cleaners and disinfectants compared to display devices for the consumer market. CAUTION Alert: For additional information about cleaning and disinfection, refer to the recommendations of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). For country-specific disinfection regulations, check with your local regulatory infection control authorities.
- If required, disinfect the Vscan Air CL. Ensure that the Vscan Air CL is properly cleaned and disinfected after each use and before storage in the protective case.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Adequate cleaning and disinfection between patient cases are necessary to prevent disease transmission. All probes must be thoroughly cleaned prior to disinfection. The level of disinfection required is based on patient contact. Use the following guidance to determine the appropriate level of disinfection based on system use.
| Use | Method |
|---|---|
| Contact with non-intact skin | Cleaning followed by High-Level Disinfection |
| Contact with intact skin | Cleaning followed by Intermediate-Level Disinfection Cleaning followed by Low-Level Disinfection |
Vscan Air is not intended for intra-operative use, it is also not intended for intra-cavitary use. It may be used during interventional procedures such as biopsy which based on proximity of the probe to the needle injection site it could get contaminated with blood or bodily fluids during use.
Chemicals Used for Efficacy Validation
The table below lists the products and intended use (cleaning, Intermediate-level disinfection, high-level disinfection) that were validated with the Vscan Air CL probe.
| Product Type | Trade Name | Manufacturer | Active Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning (Wipe) | Sani Cloth Prime | PDI Healthcare | Isopropanol, Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), Didecyldimethylammonium chloride |
| Intermediate-level Disinfection (wipe) | Sani Cloth Prime | PDI Healthcare | Isopropanol, Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), Didecyldimethylammonium chloride |
| High-Level Disinfection (Solution) | Cidex OPA Solution | Advanced Sterilization Products (J&J) | Ortho-Phthalaldehyde |
Never use thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners, or other strong solvents, as these may cause damage to the Vscan Air CL.
Special Accessories
Special accessories are not applicable.