ACUSON SFamily Ultrasound Systems: Ultrasound System Care Quick Card

ACUSON S Family Ultrasound Systems Ultrasound System Care Quick Card Siemens Healthineers Ultrasound systems and technology empower you to capture clear, beautiful clinical images. Taking care of your investment will help to maximize your system’s performance and product life. The information contained in this document provides you care and cleaning tips and processes to help maintain your ultrasound system. Back Panel Filter Maintain efficient system cooling by cleaning the system filter. We recommend the filter is checked/cleaned weekly. Power off the system and remove the plug from the power outlet. • Locate and remove the filter in the back panel. • Rinse with running water, blot with lint-free cloth or carefully vacuum. • When completely dry, re-insert filter: • o Flat side down o Place angled corners at the back of the tray o Press against the hook and fasten loops o Slide air filter tray back into the ultrasound system Plug the power cord into the power outlet. • ..... Display Monitor & Touch Screen Do’s: Don’ts: Power off the ultrasound system and unplug the • • power cord from the power outlet. Never apply cleaning fluid directly to the screen. The screen is made of very fine layers that absorb Use a clean gauze pad or lint-free cloth, lightly • moisture. moistened with a mild detergent wiping the surface of the ultrasound system. Never use alcohol (e.g. specialty electronics • Gently wipe the surface of the Touch Screen. cleaners) or ammonia-based cleaning fluid (e.g. glass • cleaner) on the screen. These may strip anti- After cleaning, use a clean, lint-free cloth drying the reflective coatings off the screen and cause clouding. • surface. • As required, use an approved disinfectant wipe for Never use paper towels or general purpose cleaning • disinfecting the ultrasound system and accessories. rags as they are abrasive to the LED Screen. Reconnect the ultrasound system power cord into the • power outlet. Caution: To avoid the possibility of static shock and damage to the ultrasound system, avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners on the monitor screens. SIEMENS Healthineers siemens.com/healthineers HOOD05162003003506 · Effective Date: 4-12-2019 Column (ABVS), Control Panel, and Pull-out Keyboard  For disinfecting, use an approved disinfecting wipe (e.g. Sanicloth).  For general cleaning”, use a clean gauze pad or lint free cloth and lightly moisten with a mild detergent and wipe the surface of the ultrasound system. Carefully clean the areas near the trackball, slide controls (DGC), toggles (secondary mode keys) and rotary knobs.  Do not apply sprays directly to the control panel. Ensure these areas are free of gel and any other visible residue. • Ensure that cleaning solution does not seep into the control panel, keyboard, or any other openings. • After cleaning, dry the surface using a clean, lint-free cloth. • Clean the pull-out keyboard using the same protocol as the control panel. Do not apply liquid directly. • When not in use, the pullout keyboard should be housed underneath the control panel. • Track Ball Remove the trackball for cleaning. Rotate the ring around the trackball counterclockwise and carefully lift up the ring to • remove the ring Update and trackball. Clean the ring and trackball with a cotton swab or lint-free pad moistened with mild • detergent solution. Clean the inside of the trackball assembly with a cotton swab or lint-free pad • moistened with mild detergent solution. As required, use an approved disinfectant wipe to disinfect the ring, trackball, and • trackball assembly. Allow the trackball components to completely dry before reassembly. • Reinstall the ring and trackball: • o Place the trackball inside the trackball assembly. o Place the ring over the trackball, aligning the tab with the point of attachment on the trackball assembly. o Rotate the ring clockwise until the ring snaps into place and the ridges of the ring are in a horizontal position. o Listen for an audible click. Transducer Holders Integrated Gel Warmer Remove the transducer from the system. Remove gel warmer from system • • For general cleaning, use water. Clean with a lint free cloth moistened with a • • If needed, clean with an approved disinfecting wipe mild detergent • for disinfecting Clean with an approved disinfecting wipe • • Reattach after holders are completely dry. Clean inside by removing the bottom cap • Re-attach after drying completely • SIEMENS siemens.com/healthineers Healthineers .. HOOD05162003003506 · Effective Date: 4-12-2019