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.
Reprocessing Recommendation (Frequency)
After Each Use
1. Inspect the Vscan Air CL (See ‘Inspecting the Vscan Air’).
2. Clean the Vscan Air CL.
3. If required, clean the display device.
NOTE: 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.4. 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), Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride |
Intermediate-level Disinfection (wipe) | Sani Cloth Prime | PDI Healthcare | Isopropanol, Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol), Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride |
High-Level Disinfection (Solution) | Cidex OPA Solution | Advanced Sterilization Products (J&J) | Ortho-Phthalaldehyde |
Chemicals used for Efficacy Validation with Vscan Air CL
Special Label Designations, Warnings and Precautions
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.
Disclaimer: The information herein is not intended to replace the product’s User Manual. Please consult the User Manual for comprehensive information and cautionary guidance about the product’s operation and use.